An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given below.

Assertion (A): Water is a universal solvent.

Reason (R): Water can dissolve more substances than any other.

Choose the right option.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is the proper explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are correct but R is not a proper explanation of A.

C. A is correct but R is false.

D. A is false but R is correct.