(A): In aluminothermic process, Al reduction increases the heat of the reaction
(R): During reduction in thermit process, `Al_2 O_5` is formed which is an exothermic product.

Options

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

Answer

A