Assertion (A): A reaction between `Fe` and `I_(2)` occurs, but a reaction between `Fe^(2+)` and `I^(ө)` does not occur.
Reason (R ): `Fe` is a better reducing agent than `I^(ө)`.

Options

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.

Answer

A

Explanation

Both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explantion for `(A)`
`I_(2)+FerarrFe^(2+)+2I^(ө)`
`I^(ө)+Fe^(2+)rarr "No reaction"`
The oxidation potential of `Fe//Fe^(2+)` is greater than the oxidation potential of `2I^(ө)//I_(2)`.