(A): In alkaline medium, `KMnO_(4)` oxidizes iodides to iodates.
(R): `KMnO_(4)` behaves as stronger oxidizing agent in alkaline medium than in acidic medium. 

Options

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
D. Both (A) and (R) are false

Answer

C

Explanation

(A) is true but (R) is false