Posted by Tukana on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 4:46pm.
Mostly its for the increase in reaction rate for the permanganate to oxidize the oxalate ion. Another reason could be, but it isn't a huge one, to help rid the solution of the CO2 oxidation product.
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