Preparation of halogens - redox with MnO2

2026 Re-NEET 1 question

1. Given below are two statements: Statement-I: Heating NaCl with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ and $MnO_2$ results in oxidation of Mn. Statement-II: Heating NaI with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ and $MnO_2$ results in reduction of Mn. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.