In the reaction 2KMnO4 + 16HCl → 2KCl + 2MnCl2 + 8H2O + 5Cl2, what is the role of KMnO4? - P BLOCK ELEMENTS Quiz | GKFix.in

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In the reaction 2KMnO4 + 16HCl → 2KCl + 2MnCl2 + 8H2O + 5Cl2, what is the role of KMnO4?

A. It acts as a reducing agent.
B. It acts as an oxidizing agent.
C. It acts as a catalyst.
D. It acts as an acid.