: Assertion (A): Unlike in the case of ionic bonds, theco-ordination numbers for covalently bonded…

Assertion (A): Unlike in the case of ionic bonds, theco-ordination numbers for covalently bonded atomsare not controlled by the radii ratio.Reason (R): A covalent bond has a specific direction ofbonding in space.(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correctexplanation of A(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not thecorrect explanation of A(c) A is true but R is false(d) A is false but R is true