Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 748: 100b

Answer

$Mn^{3+}$ is an acidic cation.

Work Step by Step

One common type of acidic cations is the: "highly positive small metal cations". - $Mn$ is an element from the fourth row of the periodic table, which is the first line for the transition metals, therefore, it is considered a "small" metal. - $3^+$ is considered a high charge value.
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