Reaction of KMnO4 and H2C2O4 (oxalic acid)
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The oxalic acid acts as a reducing agent, and the KMnO4 acts as an oxidizing agent. Since the reaction takes place in an acidic medium, the oxidizing power of the permanganate ion is increased. This acidic medium is created by the addition of dilute sulfuric acid.
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