Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A$: Phenolphthalein is a $pH$ dependent indicator,remains colourless in acidic solution and gives pink colour in basic medium.
Reason $R$: Phenolphthalein is a weak acid. It doesn't dissociate in basic medium.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is $NOT$ the correct explanation of $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true.
  • D
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.

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Phenolphthalein is not suitable for the titration of

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