Chemistry
MnO2, PbO2 and red lead react with conc. HCl acid liberates Cl2.
What is the common property being shown by these metal oxides?
Hydrogen Chloride
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It shows that hydrochloric acid (HCl) is oxidized to chlorine (Cl2) by strong oxidizing agents such as MnO2, PbO2 and red lead.
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