Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).\n Assertion (A): The empirical formula of a compound represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.\n Reason (R): The molecular formula shows the exact number of different types of atoms present in a molecule of a compound. \nIn the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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