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Assertion (A): `KMnO_(4)` is a stronger oxidising agent than `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`. Reason (R ): This is due to increasing stability of the lower species to which they are reduced.A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`.B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct but `(R )` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`.C. If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect.D. If `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect. |
Answer» Both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explanation for `(A)` In `KMnO_(4)`, the oxidation state of `Mn is +7`. ( highest oxidation state) and is reduced to `Mn^(2+)`, whereas in `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`, the oxidation state of `Cr +6` ( highest oxidation state) and is reduced to `Cr^(3+)`. `Mn^(2+)` is more stable than `Cr^(3+)`. Hence, `KMnO_(4)` is a stronger oxidising agnet than `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`. |
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