P-Block Elements Ques 116

Question: In the preparation of chlorine from $ HCl, $ $ MnO_2 $ acts as

[CPMT 1981]

Options:

A) Oxidising agent

B) Reducing agent

C) Catalytic agent

D) Dehydrating agent

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$MnO_2+4HCl→MnCl_2+2H_2O+Cl_2$

In the above reaction $MnO_2$ is reduced to $Mn^{+2}$ and oxidation number decreases from +4 to +2, thus it acts as oxidising agent.



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