If M n 2 + has 'X' number of unpaired electrons and 'Y' other positive oxidation states than +2. What is the sum of X + Y here?

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If

M n^{2 +}

has 'X' number of unpaired electrons and 'Y' other positive oxidation states than +2. What is the sum of X + Y here?

Chemistryd and f Block ElementsJEE Main

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The correct answer is: 10

M n^{2 +} \to (A r) 3 d^{5}

unpaired

e^{-} (X) = 5

Mn can show +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7 oxidation states also other than +2.

Y = 5

X + Y = 5 + 5 = 10

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