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KMnO4 is a strong oxidizing agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium H2SO4 is used instead of HCl because

(a)

H2SO4 is stronger acid than HCl

(b)

H2SO4 is a dibasic acid

(c)

Hcl is oxidized by KMNO4 to Cl2

(d)

Only H2SO4 is completely ionized



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KMnO4 is a strong oxidizing agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium H2SO4 is used instead of HCl because

(a)

H2SO4 is stronger acid than HCl

(b)

H2SO4 is a dibasic acid

(c)

Hcl is oxidized by KMNO4 to Cl2

(d)

Only H2SO4 is completely ionized

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

Hcl is oxidized by KMNO4 to Cl2

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