P-Block Elements Ques 196
Question: Which of the following is used in the preparation of chlorine
[CBSE PMT 1999]
Options:
A) $ Only $ $ MnO_2 $
B) $ OnlyKMnO_4 $
C) Both $ MnO_2 $ and $ KMnO_4 $
D) Either $ MnO_2 $ or $ KMnO_4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ MnO_2+4HCl\to MnCl_2+2H_2O+Cl_2 $ $ 2KMnO_4+3H_2SO_4+10HCl\to $ $ K_2SO_4+2MnSO_4+8H_2O+5Cl_2 $