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Chemistry Question on Chlorine

: Chlorine has higher electron affinity than fluorine. : Chlorine is a poor oxidising than fluorine.

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

Chlorine is a better oxidizing agent than fluorine, because of its greater electrons affinity.