Assertion :- Equivalent weight of `KMnO_(4)` in acidic medium is `M//5` (M=molecular weight) while in basic medium, it is equal of M/3.
Reason :- In acidic medium, 1 mol of `MnO_(4)^(-)` gains 5 mole electrons while in basic medium it gains 3 mole electrons.
A. If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B. If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C. If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.
D. If both Assertion & Reason are False.