Assertion: $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{CCOOH}$ does not give $\mathrm{HVZ}$ reaction. Reason: $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{CCOOH}$ does not have $\alpha$-hydrogen atom.

• Correct answer
  A

  If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
• B

  If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
• C

  If assertion is true but reason is false.
• D

  If both assertion and reason are false.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.