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Statement I: The acidic strength of H-O-...

Statement I: The acidic strength of H-O-X decreases from X = Cl to X = I.
Statement II: The electronegativity decreases from Cl to I.

A

If both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

B

If both Statement I and Statement II are true but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

C

If Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

D

If Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

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