Chemistry-Functional Group Tests

NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): The pink color of potassium permanganate is discharged during the test for oxalate ions. | Reason (R): Calcium oxalate precipitate reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to form oxalic acid, which reduces potassium permanganate.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The pink color of KMnO4 is discharged because oxalic acid formed from calcium oxalate reduces KMnO4 in an acidic medium, as described in the NCERT context.

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