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When KMnO(4) is reduced with oxalic acid...

When `KMnO_(4)` is reduced with oxalic acid in acidic solution, the oxidation number of `Mn` changes from

A

From 7 to 2

B

From 6 to 2

C

From 5 to 2

D

From 7 to 4

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Mn changes from oxidation no. of +7 in `KMnO_(4)` to +2 in `Mn^(+2)`
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