Assertion : On adding zinc pieces to aqueous `FeCl_3` solution, colour changes from deep yellow to light green.
Reason : Aqueous `FeCl_3` is acidic and on adding zinc, nascent hydrogen is produced which reduces deep yellow `FeCl_3` solution to light green `FeCl_2` solution.

Options

A. If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.
D. If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

Answer

A