Assertion : The two Fe atoms in `Fe_3O_4`, have different oxidation numbers.
Reason : `Fe^(2+)` ions decolourise `KMnO_4` solution.

Options

A. Statement 1 is 'True, statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is Correct explanation for Statement 1.
B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False.
D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True.

Answer

B

Explanation

`Fe_3 O_4 -= ( overset(+2)(FeO). "" overset(+3)(Fe_2) O_3)`
The oxidation states of Fe in FeO and `Fe_2 O_3 `are +2 and +3.
` underset("(pink)")(Fe^(2+)+ MnO_(4)^(Ө)) to underset("(colourless)")(Fe^(3+) + Mn^(2+))`