Assertion (A) : According to Lowry-Bronsted theory, a substance can function as an acid as well as a base. Reasons (R) : Acid reacts with a base to produce a salt.

Question

The correct answer is :

(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 not true.

(4) (A) is not true but (R) is true.