Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than chlorine. | Reason (R): Fluorine has a low enthalpy of dissociation and high hydration enthalpy.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that fluorine's strong oxidizing nature is due to its low enthalpy of dissociation and high hydration enthalpy.
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