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Highest oxidation numbers for chromium and manganese:

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The highest oxidation state for chromium is +6 and for manganese is +7, seen in compounds like CrO\(_3\) and KMnO\(_4\), respectively.
  • +6, +6
  • +6, +7
  • +7, +6
  • +5, +7
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Both chromium and manganese can put all their available d and s electrons into bonding when paired with strongly electronegative oxygen, which is why their highest oxidation states reach their full group number. Chromium tops out at +6 in chromium trioxide, and manganese tops out at +7 in potassium permanganate. So the pair of highest oxidation states is +6 and +7, option (B).
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