NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What is the main reason why potassium permanganate titrations in the presence of hydrochloric acid are unsatisfactory?
Options
- AHydrochloric acid is oxidized to chlorine.
- BHydrochloric acid reacts with potassium permanganate to form a precipitate.
- CHydrochloric acid reduces potassium permanganate to manganate.
- DHydrochloric acid reacts with potassium permanganate to form sulfuric acid.
Correct answer
A. Hydrochloric acid is oxidized to chlorine.
Step-by-step solution
Potassium permanganate titrations in the presence of hydrochloric acid are unsatisfactory because hydrochloric acid is oxidized to chlorine.