(A)`HNO_3` is a stronger acid than `HNO_2`
(R) In `HNO_2`, there are two nitrogen to oxygen bonds, whereas in `HNO_2` there is only one.

Options

A. Assertion `(A)` is true , Reason `( R)` is also true , Reason `( R)` is the correct explanation for Assertion `(A)`.
B. Assertion `(A)` is true , Reason `( R)` is true , Reason `( R)` is not the correct explanation for Assertion `(A)`.
C. Assertion `(A)` is true , Reason `(R )` is false.
D. Assertion `(A)` is false , Reason `( R)` is true.

Answer

A

Explanation

`(A)` is true , `( R)` is true , `( R)` is the correct explanation for (A). `HNO_3` is a stonger acid than `HNO_2`.
`underset((HNO_(3)))(O-overset(O)overset(||)(N)-OH,),underset((HNO_(2)))(overset(O)overset(||)(":N")-OH)`