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Directions : In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as :
Assertion (A) : Smaller the size of an atom, greater is the electronegativity.
Reason (R) : Electronegativity refers to the tendency of atom to share electrons with other atom.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
Electronegativity refers to the tendency of an atom to attract bonding electrons.
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