P-Block Elements Ques 100
Question: A quick supply of $ Cl_2 $ gas may be made by reacting crystals of $ KMnO_4 $ with a concentrated solution of
[CPMT 1973]
Options:
A) Potassium chloride
B) Sodium chloride
C) Bleaching powder
D) Hydrochloric acid
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2KMnO_4+16HCl\to $ $ 2KCl+2MnCl_2+5Cl_2+8H_2O $
