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Assertion: HClO(4) is a stronger acid th...

Assertion: `HClO_(4)` is a stronger acid than `HClO_(3).`
Reason: Oxidation state of chlorine in `HClO_(4)` is +7 and in `HClO_(3)` is +5.

A

Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is a correct explanation for assertion.

B

Assertion is correct, reason is correct, reason is not a correct explanation for assertion

C

Assertion is correct, reason is incorrect

D

Assertion is incorrect, reason is correct.

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Lithium carbonate is unstable to heat, lithium being very small in size polarises a large ` CO _ 3 ^ ( 2 - ) ` ion leading to the formation of more stable ` Li _ 2 O and CO _ 2 ` .
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