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(A) : SiF(4) has octel configuration but...

(A) : `SiF_(4)` has octel configuration but acts as an electron pair acceptor
(R) : Central atom or Si has vacant d-orbitals is its valence shell

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

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

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

(A) is false but (R) is true

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