Assertion $(A): [SiF_6]^{2-}$ is formed but $[SiCl_6]^{2-}$ is not.
Reason $(R):$ Electronegativity $(EN)$ of $F$ is higher than $EN$ of $Cl$.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
  • D
    $(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct

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