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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` act as oxidising agents.

B

`KMnO_4` oxidises HCl into `Cl_2` which is also an oxidising agent.

C

`KMnO_4` is a warker oxidising agent than HCl.

D

`KMnO_4` acts as a reducing agent in the presence of HCl.

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B
`KMnO_4` oxidises HCl into `Cl_2` which is also an oxidising agent.
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