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Why is HCl not used to make the medium acidic in oxidation reactions of KMnO4 in acidic medium?

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Answered by ymir343
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2KMnO4 + 16HCl(a) = 2KCl + 2MnCl2 +8H2O + 5Cl2(g)
ΔG(20C) = -78.3kJ (negative, so the reaction runs)
ΔH(20C) = + 373.0kJ ( positive, so the reaction is endothermic – requires heat!.....
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