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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.

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The correct Answer is:
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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