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Assertion (A):`O_(2)` is stronger reducing agent than `F_(2)`
Reason (R ): `F_(2)` is more electronegative.

A

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`.

B

If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct but `(R )` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`.

C

If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect.

D

If `(A)` and `(R )` are incorrect.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. **Assertion (A):** O₂ is a stronger reducing agent than F₂. **Reason (R):** F₂ is more electronegative. ### Step 1: Understand the concept of reducing agents A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons in a chemical reaction and gets oxidized in the process. The strength of a reducing agent is determined by its ability to lose electrons. ### Step 2: Compare the electronegativity of O₂ and F₂ Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons. Fluorine (F) is more electronegative than oxygen (O). This means that fluorine has a greater tendency to accept electrons compared to oxygen. ### Step 3: Determine the oxidizing and reducing nature of O₂ and F₂ Since F₂ is more electronegative, it has a stronger tendency to gain electrons and thus acts as a stronger oxidizing agent. Conversely, since O₂ is less electronegative, it has a greater tendency to lose electrons compared to F₂, making it a stronger reducing agent than F₂. ### Step 4: Analyze the assertion and reason - The assertion states that O₂ is a stronger reducing agent than F₂, which we have established is true. - The reason states that F₂ is more electronegative, which is also true and explains why F₂ is a stronger oxidizing agent. ### Conclusion Both the assertion and the reason are correct. The reason provided is a correct explanation for the assertion. **Final Answer:** Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion. ---
To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. **Assertion (A):** O₂ is a stronger reducing agent than F₂. **Reason (R):** F₂ is more electronegative. ### Step 1: Understand the concept of reducing agents A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons in a chemical reaction and gets oxidized in the process. The strength of a reducing agent is determined by its ability to lose electrons. ...
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