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Assertion : HClO is a stronger acid than HBrO.
Reason : Cleavage of ClO-H bond is easier than that of BrO-H bond because Cl is more electronegative than Br.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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    A
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    B
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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