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Statement-1 : Fluorine is a stronger oxi...

Statement-1 : Fluorine is a stronger oxidising agent than chlorine because
Statement-2 : It has (i) low enthalpy of dissociation of F-F bond and (ii) high hydration energy.

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 explalanation for Statement-2

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

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