Assertion : In a titration of weak monoprotic acid with strong base, the `pH` at the half equivalent point is `pK_(a)`. Reason : At half equivalence point, it will form acidic buffer at its maximum capacity where [acid]`=`[salt].
A
If both the statements are TRUE and STATEMENT-2 is the correct explation of STATEMENT-1
B
If both the statements are TRUE AND STATEMENT-2 is NOT the correct explanation of STATEMENT-1