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Assertion [A]: Among halogens fluorine i...

Assertion [A]: Among halogens fluorine is the best oxidant.
Reason (R ): Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false.

D

Both A and R are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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