Answer:
2KMnO4(aq) + 16HCl(aq) ------> 2MnCl2(aq) + 2KCl(aq) + 8H2O(l) + 5Cl2(g)
Explanation:
Chlorine is a diatomic halogen gas known for its greenish-yellow colour. It has a pungent smell and is only moderately soluble in water.
It is a very reactive gas and is never found in free state in nature.
Chlorine can be prepared in the laboratory by oxidation of hydrochloric acid using KMnO4 as follows;
2KMnO4(aq) + 16HCl(aq) ------> 2MnCl2(aq) + 2KCl(aq) + 8H2O(l) + 5Cl2(g)
The set up does not need to be heated.
