Assertion: Among `Br^(-)`, `O_(2)^(2-)`, `H^(-)` and `NO_(3)^(-)`, the ions that cannot act as oxidising agents are `Br^(-)` and `H^(-)`.
Reason: `Br^(-)` and `H^(-)` cannot be reduced.

Options

A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-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.

Answer

A

Explanation

`Br^(-)` and `H^(-)` are already in min oxidation state. So they cannot be further reduced and cannot act as oxidising agent.