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Question

When $KMnO_4$ is added to oxalic acid, the decolourisation is slow in the beginning but becomes instantaneous after sometime because

A

$Mn^{2+}$ acts as autocatalyst

B

$CO_2$ is formed as the product

C

reaction is exothermic

D

$MnO^-_4$ catalyses the reaction

Answer

$Mn^{2+}$ acts as autocatalyst

Explanation

Solution

See Comprehensive Review (Properties of $KMnO_4$ )