Assertion (A) `NaCl` reacts with concentrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` to give colourless fumes with pungent smell. But on adding `MnO_(2)` the fumes become greenish yellow.
Reason (R ) `MnO_(2)` oxidises HCl to chlorine gas which is greensh yellow.

Options

A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements , and Reason is the correct explation of the Assertion.
B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements , and Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. Assertion is correct, but Reason is wrong statement.
D. Assertion is wrong but Reason is correct statement.

Explanation

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding the Assertion**:
- The assertion states that when sodium chloride (NaCl) reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), it produces colorless fumes with a pungent smell.
- The reaction can be represented as:
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