Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as
Assertion: Amongst the halogen fluorine can oxidise the elements to highest oxidation state. Reason: Due to small size of fluoride ion. It is difficult to oxidise fluoride ion to fluorine. Hence, reverse reaction takes place more easily.A) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C) If assertion is true but reason is false
D) If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Assertion is true but reason is false because fluorine can oxidise the other elements to highest oxidation state because of being highly electronegative.You need to login to perform this action.
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