Statement-1: `MgCO_(3)` is soluble in water when a current of `CO_(2)` is passed.
Statement-2: The solubility of `MgCO_(3)` is due to the formation of `Mg(HCO_(3))_(2)`.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the \correct explanation of (A)
B. If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
C. If (A) is true but (R) is false
D. If (A) is false and (R) is true

Answer

A