The oxidation of oxalic acid by acidified `KMnO_4` becomes fast as the reaction progresses due to :
A
auto-catalysis by `Mn^(2+)`
B
presence of ` SO-4^(2-)`
C
Presence of ` K^+`
D
presence fo ` MnO_4^-`
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The correct Answer is:
A
`M^(2+)` formed during the course of reaction acts as catalyst .
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