Aqueous HCl reacts with \( MnO_2(s) \) to form \( MnCl_2(aq) \), \( Cl_2(g) \) and \( H_2O(l) \). What is the weight (in g) of \( Cl_2 \) liberated when 8.7 g of \( MnO_2(s) \) is reacted with excess aqueous HCl solution ?
(Given Molar mass in g mol\(^{-1}\) : Mn = 55, Cl = 35.5, O = 16, H = 1)