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Assertion :- Equivalent weight of `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium is `M//5` (M=molecular weight) while in basic medium, it is equal of M/3.
Reason :- In acidic medium, 1 mol of `MnO_(4)^(-)` gains 5 mole electrons while in basic medium it gains 3 mole electrons.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are False.

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