In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.(a) A and R are correct, R explains A (b) A and R are correct, R does not explains A (c) A is correct but R is wrong (d) A is wrong but R is correctAssertion(A) – A suitable reducing agent is selected based on the thermodynamic consideration.Reason (R) – The reduction of metal oxide with a given reducing agent can occur if the free energy change for the coupled reaction is positive.

In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a stat

1.	In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.(a) A and R are correct, R explains A (b) A and R are correct, R does not explains A (c) A is correct but R is wrong (d) A is wrong but R is correctAssertion(A) – A suitable reducing agent is selected based on the thermodynamic consideration.Reason (R) – The reduction of metal oxide with a given reducing agent can occur if the free energy change for the coupled reaction is positive.
Answer» (c) A is correct but R is wrong