Manganese (VI) has ability to disproportionate in acidic solution. The difference in oxidation states of two ions it forms in acidic solution is

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Step 1 — Disproportionation of Mn(VI) in acidic solution:

exists as  (manganate ion). In acidic medium it disproportionates:

Step 2 — Identify the two products:
-  (permanganate): Mn oxidation state = 
-  (manganese dioxide): Mn oxidation state =

Step 3 — Difference in oxidation states:

Answer: 3

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