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Published on: August 21, 2026
Amount of oxalic acid present in a solution can be determined by its titration with 
solution in the presence of 
. The titration gives unsatisfactory result when carried out in the presence of 
, because 
A
furnishes 
ions in addition to those from oxalic acid.
ions in addition to those from oxalic acid.
B
reduces permanganate ion to 
.
.
C
oxidises oxalic acid to carbon dioxide and water.
D
gets oxidised by oxalic acid to chlorine.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
reduces 
to 
and itself oxidised to 
.
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