Assertion: In some cases,oxygen exhibits a positive oxidation state. Consequently,it is an electronegative element.
Reason: Fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen.

  • A
    Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • B
    Both assertion and reason are true,but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true,but the reason is false.
  • D
    Both assertion and reason are false.

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