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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 12 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

Manganese(IV) sulfate

Answer
A
Mn(SO4)2
B
MnSO4
C
MgSO4

Explanation

Manganese(IV) has a +4 charge, written Mn⁴⁺. Each sulfate ion, SO₄²⁻, has a −2 charge, so two sulfate ions balance one manganese ion: Mn(SO₄)₂. The correct choice is Mn(SO₄)₂.

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