Q52 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

Assertion : Fluorine is a stronger oxidizing agent than iodine.Reason : Fluorine has greater electronegativity than iodine.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • Correct answer
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

Fluorine has higher standard electrode potential (reduction potential) than iodine.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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