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Assertion (A): HOCl is a stronger acid than HOBr.
Reason (R ): More the electronegativity of the halogen stronger is the acid.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

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