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Question

$Al$ forms $[AlF_6]^{3-}$ but B does not form $[BF_6]^{3-}$ . $B$ does not react with $F_2$ .

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

Answer

If assertion is true but reason is false

Explanation

Solution

$B$ does not have vacant $d$ -orbitals (sub-shell) as its valence shell.