Chemistry · EQUILIBRIUM

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Physical equilibria can only be attained and maintained in an open system. Reason (R): In an open system, matter and energy continuously exchange with the surroundings to establish constancy. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.