Assertion (A): `SO_(2)` and `Cl_(2)` are both bleaching agents.
Reason (R ): Both are reducing agents.

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 `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect.

Answer

C

Explanation

Correct `(R )` : `Cl_(2)` is an oxidising agent while `SO_(2)` is a reducing agent.