NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)

What are the two key reactants used in the second method for preparing chlorine by the action of HCl on potassium permanganate?

Options

APotassium chloride and sulfuric acid
BPotassium permanganate and hydrochloric acid
CManganese dioxide and concentrated H 2 SO 4
DSodium chloride and concentrated H 2 SO 4

Correct answer

B. Potassium permanganate and hydrochloric acid

Step-by-step solution

In the second method for preparing chlorine by the action of HCl on potassium permanganate, the key reactants are potassium permanganate (KMnO 4 ) and hydrochloric acid (HCl).

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