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ChemistryComplete Pblock-p-Block 17,18Medium2 minPYQ_2022
ChemistryMediumassertion reason

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion and the other is
labelled as Reason.

Assertion: Flourine forms one oxoacid.

Reason: 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 Question: options given below.

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

Due to small size and high electronegativity F can not act as central atom in higher oxidation state.So, fluorine forms only one oxoacid.The other halogens form several oxoacids.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Complete Pblock-Subtopic:p-Block 17,18
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2022

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