JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Permanganate titrations are not performed in presence of hydrochloric acid. Reason R: Chlorine is formed as a consequence of oxidation of hydrochloric acid. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• (1)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
• (2)Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• (3)A is true but R is false
• (4)A is false but R is true