(A) `Cr^(+2)` is strong reducing agent in aqueous solution.
(R) `Cr^(+2)` cannot liberate `H_2` from dilute HCl.

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

C

Explanation

(A) is true but (R) is false