P Block Elements

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Carbon forms two important oxides - CO and CO\(_2\). CO is neutral whereas CO\(_2\) is acidic in nature

Reason R : CO\(_2\) can combine with water in a limited way to form carbonic acid, while CO is sparingly soluble in water

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :