Statement-1: Equivalent mass of `KMnO_(4)` is equal to one-third of its molecular mass when it acts as an oxidising agent in an alkaline medium. State
Statement-1: Equivalent mass of `KMnO_(4)` is equal to one-third of its molecular mass when it acts as an oxidising agent in an alkaline medium.
Statement-2: Oxidation number of Mn is +7 in `KMnO_(4)`.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If both assertion and reason are incorrect.
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Correct Answer - B
(b) Correct explanation. In neutral medium, the oxidation number of Mn decreases from +7 `("in" KMnO_(4))" to "+4("in" Mn0_(2))`.
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