How many faradays are involved in the conversion of a mole of Mn₂O₃ to MnO₂?

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The conversion of Mn^+2 to MnO4^- involves the change of manganese from a +2 oxidation state to a +7 oxidation state, which is a change of 5 oxidation states. However, since the question asks for the conversion of Mn^+2 to MnO2 (where Mn is in a +4 oxidation state), this involves a change of 2 oxidation states. Therefore, 2 faradays are required for the conversion of 1 mole of Mn^+2 to MnO2, indicating a mistake in the interpretation of the question based on the provided options. The correct understanding should involve the calculation of faradays based on the change in oxidation states, which typically corresponds to the number of electrons transferred in the process. Given the options and the typical error in interpreting MnO2 as MnO4^-, the correct answer would be based on the actual electron transfer involved in the correct chemical conversion process.

How Many Faradays Are Involved in the Conversion of a Mole