JEE Main Chemistry question
In the preparation of chlorine from HCl, acts as:
Answer: (B)
Solution
MnO_2+4HCl \to MnCl_2+Cl_2+2H_2O. Manganese is reduced from +4 to +2, so is the oxidising agent. The correct answer is option (B).
In the preparation of chlorine from HCl, acts as:
MnO_2+4HCl \to MnCl_2+Cl_2+2H_2O. Manganese is reduced from +4 to +2, so is the oxidising agent. The correct answer is option (B).