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Assertion (A): KMnO(4) is a stronger oxi...

Assertion (A): `KMnO_(4)` is a stronger oxidising agent than `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`.
Reason (R ): This is due to increasing stability of the lower species to which they are reduced.

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.

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Both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct, and `(R )` is the correct explanation for `(A)`
In `KMnO_(4)`, the oxidation state of `Mn is +7`. ( highest oxidation state) and is reduced to `Mn^(2+)`, whereas in `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`, the oxidation state of `Cr +6` ( highest oxidation state) and is reduced to `Cr^(3+)`.
`Mn^(2+)` is more stable than `Cr^(3+)`. Hence, `KMnO_(4)` is a stronger oxidising agnet than `K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)`.
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