Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: To neutralise the effect of a bee sting, that portion of the body is rubbed with moist baking soda. Statement 2: Baking soda contains sodium carbonate which neutralises the effect of acid injected by bee sting.

• A.  Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B.  Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C.  Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• D.  Both statements 1 and 2 are false.