Assertion $(A) :-$ When a small amount of strong acid or strong base is added to pure water,its $pH$ undergoes a change.
Reason $(R) :-$ Addition of an acid or base increases the degree of ionisation of water.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct.
  • C
    $(A)$ is incorrect but $(R)$ is correct.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.

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