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Question
In acid medium, potassium permanganate oxidizes oxalic acid to ____________.
Options
oxalate
Carbon dioxide
acetate
acetic acid
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Solution
In acid medium, potassium permanganate oxidizes oxalic acid to Carbon dioxide.
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