(A): HNO(3) is a stronger acid than HNO(...

(A): `HNO_(3)` is a stronger acid than `HNO_(2)`.
(R): There are two nitrogen-oxygen bonds in `HNO_(3),` whereas in `HNO_(2)` there is only one such bond.

A

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R ) is false

D

Both (A) and (R ) are false

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