Hypothesis Testing for Blood Pressure Medication

In a study to evaluate the effects of a new medication on blood pressure, researchers set up a hypothesis test to determine whether the medication has a significant impact compared to a placebo. The null hypothesis ($$H_0$$) states that there is no difference in blood pressure between the medication group and the placebo group. The alternative hypothesis ($$H_1$$) posits that there is a significant difference in blood pressure. Which of the following statements accurately represents the null and alternative hypotheses?