Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Two statements, one Assertion and the other Reason are given. Identify the correct option

Assertion : Primary and secondary amides on treatment with $\mathrm{Br}_2$ and alcoholic NaOH yield primary and secondary amines respectively and the reaction involves stepping down the series.

Reason : The reaction occurs due to the migration of alkyl group from Carbonyl carbon atom to the Nitrogen atom with elimination of carbonyl group as the carbonate salt.