NEETChemistry-Redox Reactions

NEET Chemistry Oxidizing Agents Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Given below are two statements. Statement I : Iron(III) catalyst, acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ and neutral KMnO₄ have the ability to oxidise I⁻ to I₂ independently. Statement II : Manganate ion is paramagnetic in nature and involves π-π bonding. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

Both statement I and statement II are true

B

Both statement I and statement II are false

C

Statement I is true but statement II is false

D

Statement I is false but statement II is true

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Statement I is true as these reagents can oxidize iodide ions. Statement II is false because manganate ion does not involve π-π bonding.

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