Given below are two statements.
Statement $I:$ In the titration between a strong acid and a weak base,methyl orange is a suitable indicator.
Statement $II:$ For the titration of acetic acid with $NaOH$,phenolphthalein is not a suitable indicator.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • A
    Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true
  • B
    Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
  • C
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

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