Q.

Why is HCl not used to make the medium acidic in oxidation reactions of KMnO4 in acidic medium?

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a

KMnO4 oxidises HCl into Cl2 which is also an oxidising agent

b

Both HCl and KMnO4 are oxidising agents

c

KMnO4 acts as a reducing agent in presence of HCl

d

KMnO4 is a weaker oxidising agent than HCl

answer is B.

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KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent. 

HCl is reducing agent.

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