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Mn^(2+) can be converted into Mn^(7+) by...

`Mn^(2+)` can be converted into `Mn^(7+)` by reacting with

A

`SO_2`

B

`Cl_2`

C

`PbO_2`

D

`SnCl_2`

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C
Strong oxidising agents such as `PbO_2` or sodium bismuthate `(NaBiO_3)` oxidise `Mn^(2+) " to " MnO_4^(-)` or `Mn^(7+)`.
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