Statement I Addition of water to an aqueous solution of HCl decreases the pH.
Statement II Addition of water suppresses the ionisation of HCl.

A. Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

C. Statement I is true, but statement II is false

D. Statement I is false, but statement II is true

Answer: Option C