Assertion : Oxidation of `Na_(2)SO_(3)` is not caused by air but in the presence of `Na_(3)AsO_(3).`
Reason : `Na_(3)AsO_(3)` can be oxidised by air.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion and reason both are incorrect.
Reason : `Na_(3)AsO_(3)` can be oxidised by air.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion and reason both are incorrect.
Correct Answer – C
Correct reason : The oxidation is caused by the phenomenon of induced oxidation.