NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is labelled as Reason. Assertion: Flourine forms one oxoacid. Reason: 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 Question: options given below.
Options
- ABoth assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BBoth assertion and reason are correct and but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CAssertion is correct and reason is incorrect
- DAssertion is incorrect and reason is correct
Correct answer
A. Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
Step-by-step solution
Due to small size and high electronegativity F can not act as central atom in higher oxidation state.So, fluorine forms only one oxoacid.The other halogens form several oxoacids.