Reason
During oxidation, loss of electron or electrons occur.
Assertion
In the reaction, $$ 2S_2O^{2-}_3 + I_2 \rightarrow S_4O^{2-}_6 +2I^- , I_2 $$ is reduced.
A
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
C
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
Correct option is B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion