Assertion : `HNO_(3)` is a stronger acid than `HNO_(2)`
Reason: In `HNO_(3)`, there are two nitrogen to oxygen bonds while in `HNO_(2)` there is only one.
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true and (R) is false
D. (A) is false but (R) is true