The amount of oxalic acid in a solution can be determined by titration with $KMnO_4$ in the presence of $H_2SO_4$. If the titration is performed in the presence of $HCl$,the results are unsatisfactory because $HCl$ ...

  • A
    oxidizes oxalic acid to carbon dioxide and water.
  • B
    is oxidized by $KMnO_4$ to chlorine.
  • C
    increases the concentration of $H^+$ ions from oxalic acid.
  • D
    reduces $Mn^{2+}$ ions.

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