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Assertion: MnO is basic whereas Mn2O7 is...

Assertion: `MnO` is basic whereas `Mn_2O_7` is acidic.
Reason: Higher the oxidation state of a transition metal in its oxide, greater is the acidic character.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation of Statement -1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation of Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2is True

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Statement -2 is the correct explanation of statement-1.
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