Question

$KMnO_4$ is a strong oxidising agent in acidic medium. To provide acidic medium $H_2SO_4$ is usedinstead of HCl. This is because

• A. $H_2SO_4$ is a stronger acid than HCl
• B. $HCl$ is oxidised by $KMnO_4\, to\, Cl_2$
• C. $H_2SO_4$is a dibasic acid
• D. Rate is faster in the presence of $H_2SO_4$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$HCl$ is oxidised by $KMnO_4\, to\, Cl_2$

Answer 2

HC1 is oxidized by ${KMnO_4}$ to {Cl_2 2 KMnO_4 + 16 HCI -> 2KCI + 2MCI_2 + 8 H_2O + 5CI_2}