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if a molecule of potassium permanganate is made up of one atom of potassium and manganese each and four atoms of oxygen, it's atomicity is 6 . Give reason

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The formula of potassium permanganate is KMnO₄. It is having total 6 atoms : One atom of potassium , one atom of manganese and four atoms of oxygen. Hence , its atomicity is 6.

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