Question

How is chlorine obtained by oxidation of HCl. Write the reactions using two oxidizing agents.

Answer 1

1. \[\ce{\underset{(Oxidant)}{MnO2} + 4HCl -> MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O}\]
2. \[\ce{\underset{(Oxidant)}{2KMnO4} + 16HCl -> 2KCl + 2MnCl2 + 8H2O + 5Cl2}\]