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Assertion: Both formic acid and oxalic aciid decolourize `KMnO_(4)` solution.
Reason: Both are easily oxidised to `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O`.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both formic acid and oxalic acid behave as reducing agent and decolourise acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution.
`KMnO_(4)+ 3H_(2)SO_(4) to K_(2)SO_(4) to K_(2)SO_(4) + 2MnSO_(4)+ 3H_(2)O+ 5[O]`
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