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Assertion: Reaction of `SO_(2)` and `H_(2)S` in the presence of `Fe_(2)O_(3)` catalyst gives elemental sulphur.
Reason: `SO_(2)` is a reducing agent.

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`SO_(2)` shows both oxidising and reducing nature. The reaction given in assertion is due to oxidizing nature of `SO_(2)`.
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