Read the two statements and choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Plastic waste contains a large amount of hydrocarbons and can therefore be used as fuel in various industrial applications; if not so used or properly disposed, it still represents a good and safe source of energy. Reason (R): Plastics contain hydrocarbons which on combustion release considerable thermal energy. Options: (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 incorrect. (d) R is correct but A is incorrect.