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Assertion (A): `CIF` is more reactive than `F_(2)`.
Reason (R ): The F-F bons is weaker than CIF bond.

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that `ClF` (Chlorine Fluoride) is more reactive than `F2` (Fluorine gas). - Reactivity in halogens can be influenced by bond strength. Generally, weaker bonds lead to higher reactivity. 2. **Analyzing the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that the F-F bond is weaker than the Cl-F bond. - To evaluate this, we need to compare the bond strengths of F-F and Cl-F. - The F-F bond in `F2` is indeed strong due to effective orbital overlap between two identical fluorine atoms, while the Cl-F bond has some degree of ionic character due to the difference in electronegativity. 3. **Evaluating the Strength of Bonds**: - The F-F bond is one of the strongest single bonds among diatomic molecules because of the small size of fluorine, which allows for effective overlap. - The Cl-F bond, while strong, is not as strong as the F-F bond. However, the assertion that ClF is more reactive than F2 can still hold true. 4. **Conclusion**: - The assertion (A) is correct: `ClF` is indeed more reactive than `F2`. - The reason (R) is incorrect: The F-F bond is stronger than the Cl-F bond, which does not support the assertion. - Therefore, the correct answer is that the assertion is correct, but the reason is wrong. ### Final Answer: - Assertion (A) is correct. - Reason (R) is incorrect. - The answer is option C: Assertion is correct, Reason is incorrect.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that `ClF` (Chlorine Fluoride) is more reactive than `F2` (Fluorine gas). - Reactivity in halogens can be influenced by bond strength. Generally, weaker bonds lead to higher reactivity. ...
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