Assertion $A$: Permanganate titrations are not performed in presence of hydrochloric acid.
Reason $R$ : Chlorine is formed as a consequence of oxidation of hydrochloric acid.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- ABoth $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
- BBoth $A$ 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
