Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : Bond energy of $F_2$ is lesser than $Cl_2$.

Reason (R) : F-atom is smaller in size than Cl.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• 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 1

Answer: (A)

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

Answer 2

Answer (a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

Assertion : Bond energy of $F_2$ is lesser than $Cl_2$. (correct)

Reason : F-atom is smaller in size than Cl. (True and correct explanation)