(A) The reaction of oxalic acid with acidified `KMnO_(4)` is first slow and then proceeds with faster speed. (R) Acidified `KMnO_(4)` is a strong oxidising agents.
A. Statement 1 is true, statmeent 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 1
B. Statement 1 is true, stateement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true