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Assertion (A): Though fluorine is more electronegative than silicon, `SiF_(4)` is non-polar Reason (R): The four fluorine atoms have the same force of attraction on silicon.

A

Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is correct and reason is incorrect.

D

Assertion is incorrect and reason is correct.

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