Question

Assertion : The correct order of oxidising power is : VO₂⁺ < Cr₂O₇^2- < MnO₄^- 

Reason : The oxidation state of Mn is +7.

(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 correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The oxidation states of the given compounds are