Assertion (A) Fluorine has smaller negative electron gain enthalpy than chlorine.
Reason (R) The electron-electron repulsion is higher in chlorine than in fluorine.
- ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A .
- BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A .
- CA is correct but R is incorrect
- DA is incorrect but R is correct
✓ Correct answer: C
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