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When potassium permanganate is used in aqueous solution, the solution becomes what?(a) Alkaline(b) Acidic(c) Neutral(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Oxidizing Agents topic in portion Oxidation of Unit Processes

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The correct choice is (a) Alkaline

To ELABORATE: When potassium PERMANGANATE ALONE is used in aqueous solution, the solution becomes alkaline through the formation of potassium HYDROXIDE.



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