Assertion (A): Salts of `CIO_(3)^(Theta)` and `CIO_(4)^(Theta)` are well known but those of `FO_(3)^(Theta)` are unknown.
Reason (R ): F is more electronegative than O, while CI is less electronegative than O.

Options

A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

Answer

B

Explanation

Correct explanation. F cannot show positive oxidation states of +5 and +7 and hence `FO_(3)^(-) and FO_(4)^(-)` are unknown.