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Assertion : Fluorine oxidises water to o...

Assertion : Fluorine oxidises water to oxygen whereas chlorine and bromine react with water to form corresponding hydrohalic and hypohalous acids.
Reason : The reactivity of halogens increases down the group.

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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The correct Answer is:
C
The reactivity of halogens decreases down the group.
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