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(A): GeF(4) and SiCl(4) act as Lewis bas...

(A): `GeF_(4) and SiCl_(4)` act as Lewis bases.
(R) : Ge and Si have d-orbitals to accept electrons 

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

B

(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

C

(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

D

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

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