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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 : Fluorine forms one oxoacid. Reason R : Fluorine has smallest size amongst all halogens and is highly electronegative. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below. (1) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (2) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A. (3) A is correct but R is not correct. (4) A is not correct but R is correct.

1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
3. A is correct but R is not correct.
4. A is not correct but R is correct.

Correct answer: Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Fluorine indeed forms only one oxoacid, which is due to its small atomic size and high electronegativity, making it less capable of forming multiple oxoacids like other halogens. Therefore, both statements are correct, and the reason provided accurately explains why fluorine has this unique characteristic.

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