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Why does potassium permanganate is strong oxidizing agent in acidic medium than basic and neutral?
Can you explain why potassium permanganate is a strong oxidizing agent in an acidic medium than in basic or neutral solutions?
Certainly! The strong oxidizing ability of potassium permanganate in acidic solutions is due to the reduction of permanganate ions to manganese(II) ions, which occurs more readily in acidic environments. In basic or neutral solutions, this reduction reaction is slower, leading to reduced oxidizing ability.