Assertion (A) – The outer sphere in the complex compound is called ionisation sphere.
Reason (R) – The groups present in outer sphere are loosely bound to the central metal ion and hence can be separated into ions upon dissolving the complex in the suitable solvent.
(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is correct but R is wrong.
(d) A is wrong but R is correct.