Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion $\mathrm{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathrm{R}$

Assertion $\mathrm{A}$ : Permanganate titration are not performed in presence of hydrochloric acid.

Reason $\mathrm{R}$ : 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

• Correct answer
  A

  Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are true and $\mathrm{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$
• B

  Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are true but $\mathrm{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$
• C

  $\mathrm{A}$ is true but $\mathrm{R}$ is false
• D

  $\mathrm{A}$ is false but $\mathrm{R}$ is true

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