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KMnO4 is a strong oxidising agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium H2SO4 is usedinstead of HCl. This is because
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Q. $KMnO_4$ is a strong oxidising agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium $H_2SO_4$ is usedinstead of $HCl$. This is because
Redox Reactions
A
$H_2SO_4$ is a stronger acid than $HCl$
32%
B
$HCl$ is oxidised by $KMnO_4\, to\, Cl_2$
42%
C
$H_2SO_4 $is a dibasic acid
15%
D
Rate is faster in the presence of $H_2SO_4$
11%
Solution:
$HCl$ is oxidized by $KMnO_4$ to $Cl_2 \,2 KMnO_4 + 16 HCI \rightarrow 2KCI + 2MCI_2 + 8 H_2O + 5CI_2 $