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Assertion : Among halogens fluorine is t...

Assertion : Among halogens fluorine is the best oxidant.
Reason : Fluorine is the most electronegative atom.

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

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

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

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

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