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  In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question. Assertion (A): Among halogens fluorine is the best oxidant. Reason (R): Fluorine is the most electronegative atom. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) Both A and R are false.

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  (b) Among halogens, fluorine is the most electronegative and oxidising element.