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Assertion : Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.
Reason : Fluorine has greater electronegativity 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.

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