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When KMnO(4) solution is added to hot ox...

When `KMnO_(4)` solution is added to hot oxalic acid solution, the decolourisation is slow in the beginning but becomes instantaneous after some time. This is because.

A

Of increase in the concentration of `CO_(2)` formed

B

one of the products `Mn^(+2)` acts as auto catalyst

C

both `Mn^(2+)` and `K^(+)` ions act as auto catalyst

D

`KMnO_(4)` catalyses the reaction at the later stages

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B
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