| Assertion: Fluoride does not show oxidation number greater than zero. |
| Reason: The halogens chlorine, bromine and iodine can show positive oxidation state of +1, +3 and +7. |
A) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
D) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Fluorine is most electronegative element and cannot exhibit any +ve oxidation state. Other halogens have vacant d-orbitals.
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