Question

Assertion: Amongst the halogens, fluorine can oxidise the elements to the highest oxidation state.
Reason: Due to small size of fluoride ions, it is difficult to oxidise fluoride ions to fluorine. Hence reverse reaction takes place more easily.

• A. If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
• B. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
• C. If Assertion is true but the Reason is false
• D. If both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Due to high electronegativity and high heat of dissociation fluorine oxidise the elements to their highest oxidation state.