Identify the compound X in the following reaction?
MnO2+4HClheat−−−→X+Cl2+2H2O
A
Mn(OH)2
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B
MnCl
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C
MnCl2
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D
Mn2Cl2
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Solution
The correct option is CMnCl2 When concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to manganese dioxide, greenish yellow chlorine gas is evolved along with manganese chloride and water.