Question

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion A : Permanganate titrations are not performed in presence of hydrochloric acid.
Reason R : Chlorine is formed as a consequence of oxidation of hydrochloric acid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$2 KMnO _4+16 HCl \rightarrow 2 MnCl _2+2 KCl +8 H _2 O + Cl _2$
$HCl$ gets oxidised by $KMnO _4$ into $Cl _2$