Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Flourine forms one oxoacid.
Reason R : Flourine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$.
• C. $A$ is correct but $R$ is not correct.
• D. $A$ is not correct but $R$ is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.