Assertion: Aryl iodides can be prepared by reaction of arenes with iodine in the presence of an oxidising agent.
Reason: Oxidising agent oxidises `I_(2)` into HI.

Options

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false and R is True

Answer

C

Explanation

Oxidising agent like `(HIO_(3))` converts HI to `I_(2)` otherwise HI may reduce aryl halide to arenes.
`5HI + HIO_(3) to 3H_(2)O + 3I_(2)`