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In the preparation of chlorine from HCl,...

In the preparation of chlorine from `HCl,MnO_(2)` acts as

A

Oxidising agent

B

Reducing agent

C

Catalytic agent

D

Dehydrating agent

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The correct Answer is:
A
`MnO_2 +4HCl to MnCl_2 + Cl_2 + 2H_2O`
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