Question

Given below are two statements: 
Statement I: In the oxalic acid vs KMnO$_4$ (in the presence of dil H$_2$SO$_4$) titration the solution needs to be heated initially to 60°C, but no heating is required in Ferrous ammonium sulphate (FAS) vs KMnO$_4$ titration (in the presence of dil H$_2$SO$_4$). 

Statement II: In oxalic acid vs KMnO$_4$ titration, the initial formation of MnSO$_4$ takes place at high temperature, which then acts as catalyst for further reaction. In the case of FAS vs KMnO$_4$, heating oxidizes Fe$^{2+}$ into Fe$^{3+}$ by oxygen of air and error may be introduced in the experiment. 

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Hint:

Always verify the role of temperature and catalysts in redox titrations, as they significantly affect reaction rates and mechanisms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement I is false; oxalic acid titrations with KMnO$_4$ necessitate heating for reaction initiation. Statement II is also false; MnSO$_4$ does not catalyze this reaction, and Fe$^{2+}$ oxidation to Fe$^{3+}$ by KMnO$_4$ does not utilize atmospheric oxygen.