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Assertion : `KMNO_4` acts as an oxidising agent in acidic, basic or neutral medium.
`KMnO_4` oxidises ferrous sulphate to ferric sulphate.

A

acidic medium only

B

neutral and acidic media

C

neutral and alkaline media

D

neutral , acidic and alkaline media

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The correct Answer is:
D

Oxidising agent in all three medium
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  • KMnO_4 acts as oxidising agent in

    A
    acidic medium
    B
    neutral medium
    C
    alkaline medium
    D
    all of the above
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    `0.6`
    D
    `2.0`
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