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Assertion: `HClO_(4)` is a stronger acid than `HClO_(3)`.
Reason: Oxidation state of `Cl` in `HClO_(4)` is `+VII` and in `HClO_(3)+V`.

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:
B
Correct explanation : Greater the number of electronegative atoms present in the oxo-acid, stronger will be the acidic character.
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