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Assertion (A): In aqueous solution, `SO_(2)` reacts with `H_(2)S` liberating sulphur
Reason (R ): `SO_(2)` is an effective reducing agent.

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.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, but `(R)` is not the correct explanation for (A). `SO_(2)` can act both as an oxidising agent and a reducing agent, but in this reaction, `SO_(2)` is an oxidising agent and `H_(2)S` is a reducing agent.
`SO_(2)+2H_(2)SrarrS+2H_(2)O`
`S^(2-)rarrS+2e^(-)` (Oxidation) ( Reducing agent)
`4e^(-)+SO_(2)rarrS` (reduction) (Oxidising agent)
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