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Why is HCl not used to make the medium acidic in oxidation reactions of `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium ?

A

Both HCl and `KMnO_(4)` ct as oxidsing agents.

B

`KMnO_(4)` oxidises HCl into `Cl_(2)` which is also an oxidising agent.

C

`KMnO_(4)` is a weaker oxidising agent than HCl.

D

`KMnO_(4)` acts as a reducing agent in the presence of HCl.

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