JEE Main 2023 Physics question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Earth has atmosphere whereas moon doesn't have any atmosphere. Reason R : The escape velocity on moon is very small as compared to that on earth. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A)Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• (B)A is false but R is true
• (C)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
• (D)A is true but R is false