Assertion $(A)$: The aqueous solution of $CH_3COONa$ is alkaline in nature. Reason $(R)$: Acetate ion undergoes anionic hydrolysis. The correct answer is

• A
  Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
• B
  Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
• C
  $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is not true.
• D
  $(A)$ is not true but $(R)$ is true.