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In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Select the correct option

Assertion: Bond dissociation enthalpy decreases from F2 to Cl2 and then increases in Br2 and I2.

Reason: F–F bond is weaker than Cl–Cl.

Option: 1

Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.


Option: 2

Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.


Option: 3

Assertion is true but reason is false.


Option: 4

Both assertion and reason are false.


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Bond dissociation enthalpy increases from F2 to Cl2 and then from chlorine onwards show the expected trend of Cl–Cl> Br–Br> I–I.F–F bond is weaker than Cl–Cl because of the relatively large electron-electron repulsion among lone pairs in F2 molecule where they are much closer to each other than in case of Cl2.

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