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Why HCl not used to make the mdeium acidic in oxidation reactions of `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium ?A. Both HCl and `KMnO_4` act as oxidising agents.B. `KMNO_4` oxidises HCl into `Cl_2` which is also an oxidising agent.C. `KMNO_4` is a weaker oxidising agent than HCl.D. `KMNO_4` acts as a reducing agent in the presence of HCl.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
In case HCl is used, it is oxidised to `Cl_2`.
`2KMnO_4+16HClto 2KCl +2MnCl_2+8H_2O+5Cl_2`


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