NEETChemistry-Redox Reactions

NEET Chemistry Oxidizing Agents Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

Assertion: KMnO₄, KClO₄, and HNO₃ act as oxidants. Reason: In KMnO₄, KClO₄ and HNO₃ central atom is in its highest oxidation state.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why these compounds act as oxidants.

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