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reaction between oxalic acid and sulphuric acid

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1. The reaction between oxalic acid and sulphuric acid takes place in presence of potassium permanganate.
2. This is a redox reaction where oxalic acid is oxidised to CO₂ and manganese is reduced to +2.
3. The reaction is as follows :

(COOH)₂ + H₂SO₄ + KMnO₄ $\to$ CO₂ + Mn²⁺ + H₂O

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