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Statement I \[\alpha -\]ketoglutarate dehydrogenase catalyses the conversion of oxalosuccinic acid to \[\alpha -\]ketoglutarate. Statement II This reaction is accompanied with release of\[C{{O}_{2}}\]. Choose the correct option.

A)  Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

B)  Statement II is correct and statement I is incorrect

C)  Both statements correct

D)  Both statements incorrect

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                \[\alpha -\]ketoglutarate  dehydrogenase   catalyses conversion of \[\alpha -\]ketoglutarate acid, i.e. a 5C compound to 4C$uccinyl Co -A. The reaction is as follows.