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`KMnO_(4)` is a strong oxidising agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium `H_(2)SO_(4)` is used instead of HCl. This is becauseA. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is a stronger acid than HClB. HCl is oxidised by `KMnO_(4)` to `Cl_(2)`C. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is a dibasic acidD. Rate is faster in the presence of `H_(2)SO_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
HCl is oxidized by `KMnO_(4)` to `Cl_(2)`
`2KMnO_(4)+16HClrarr2KCl+2MnCl_(2)+8H_(2)O+5Cl_(2)`.


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