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Assertion: Amongest the halogens, fluori...

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

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