Chemistry of sulphur dioxide: Structure and properties

Assertion(A): The reaction of sulphur dioxide with acidified potassium permanganate solution is used as a test to detect the presence of

SO_{2}

Reason(R): Sulphur dioxide reduces

Mn^{7 +}

Mn^{2 +}

ions.

Which among the following is TRUE?

(Choice A)
Both (A) and (R) are correct and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(Choice B)
Both (A) and (R) are correct but the reason is NOT the correct explanation of the assertion.
(Choice C)
Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
(Choice D)
Assertion is wrong but reason is correct

Class 12 Chemistry (India)