Assertion : Alkali metals are obtained by electrolysis of molten salt and not aqueous solution.
Reason : The discharge potential of `H^(+)` ions is lower than alkali metal cation hence hydrogen is discharged at cathode instead of metal.

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