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An acidified solution of KMnO4 oxidizes :

A
sulphates
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oxalates
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iodine
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ferric salts
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Solution

The correct option is B oxalates
The acidified solution of KMnO4 oxidizes oxalic acid and oxalates.
5H2C2O4(aq)+2MnO4(aq)+6H+(aq)10CO2(g)+2Mn2+(aq)+8H2O(l)
It also oxidizes ferrous salts, sulphites and iodides.

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