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The gas liberated by heating potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is?

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Hydrogen
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Oxygen
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Nitrogen
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Methane
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Solution

The correct option is B Hydrogen
When potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is heated, it results in the formation of potassium manganate, manganese oxide and oxygen gas.

2KMnO4 Δ K2MnO4+MnO2+O2

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