JEE Main 2023 Chemistry question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A : and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals. Reason R: Beryllium has large hydration energy due to small size of but relatively large value of atomization enthalpy. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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 correct but R is not correct
• (C)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of ACorrect
• (D)A is not correct but R is correct