Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)
Assertion(A): `SO_2` is reducing while `TeO_2` is an oxidising agent.
Reason(R):Reducing property of dioxide decreases from `SO_2` to `TeO_2`.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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 but R is true.

Answer

A

Explanation

Assertion : `SO_(2)` is reducing while `TeO_(2)` is an oxidising agent (correct)
Reason : Reducing property of dioxide decreases from `SO_(2)` to `TeO_(2)` (correct and reason for Assertion)