Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Flourine forms one oxoacid. Reason R: Flourine has smallest size amongst all halogens

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Flourine forms one oxoacid. Reason R: Flourine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is correct but R is not correct.
(D) A is not correct but R is correct.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Due to high electronegativity and small size of fluorine, it forms only one oxoacid, HOF known as fluoric (I) acid or hypofluorous acid.

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