Assertion (A) : NaBO3/OH− can be used for oxidation of Cr3+ to Cr6+. Reason (R) : In alkaline solution NaBO3 produces H2O2.
A
(A) is correct; (R) is correct and (R) correctly explains (A).
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B
(A) is correct; (R) is correct and (R) doesn't explain (A) correctly.
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C
(A) is correct; (R) is incorrect.
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D
(A) is incorrect; (R) is correct.
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Solution
Sodium perborate undergoes hydrolysis in contact with water, producing hydrogen peroxide and borate. H2O2 oxidized Cr3+ to Cr6+. Hence both the assertion (A) as well as the reason (R) are correct and (R) correctly explains (A).