Question

Assertion : Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.
Reason : Fluorine has greater electronega-tivity than iodine.

• 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: (B)

Fluorine has higher standard electrode potential (reduction potential) than iodine.