Assertion : The reaction of ammonia solution with calomel is a disproportionation reaction in which a mixture Hg(II) amido chloride and mercury are formed
Reason : In a disproportionation reaction species under reaction is neither oxidised nor reduced.

Options

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Answer

C