This question consists of an assertion $($statement$)$ in the left$-$hand column and a reason in the right$-$hand column.

Assertion

Copper ions react with metallic magnesium

and form copper and magnesium ions.

Reason

Copper ions is a stronger oxidizing

agent than magnesium ions.

Select one of the following.

a$.$ if both assertion and reason are true statements, and the reason is a correct explanation of

the assertion

b$.$ if both assertion and reason are true statements, and the reason is not a correct explanation

of the assertion

c$.$ if the assertion is true but the reason is false

d$.$ if the assertion is false but the reason is a true statement

e$.$ if both assertion and reason are false stateme