Chemistry · EQUILIBRIUM

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The value of the equilibrium constant \( K_c \) is independent of the initial concentrations of the reacting species. Reason (R): For a given reversible reaction at a constant temperature, the ratio of concentration terms given by the law of chemical equilibrium remains constant. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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