Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion (A) and the Reason (R). Assertion (A): Tannins are polyphenohc substances occurring in plant cell sap. Hydrolysable and condensed tannins are differentiated by match stick test. Reason (R): The condensed tannin are resistant to acid hydrolysis, therefore stain the lignin present in match stick.

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Determine the correctness or otherwise of the following Assertion (A) and the Reason (R). Assertion (A): Tannins are polyphenohc substances occurring in plant cell sap. Hydrolysable and condensed tannins are differentiated by match stick test. Reason (R): The condensed tannin are resistant to acid hydrolysis, therefore stain the lignin present in match stick.