Question

Why we are using alkaline kmno4 in oxidation reaction why not acidic?

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Making it a much weaker oxidizing agent. (In a neutral solution, it gives up 3 electrons to form MnO2 and some hydroxide ions.) ... For these reasons KMnO4 is a strong oxidizing agent in acidic solution as compared to neutral and basic solution.

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