Given below are two statements: Statement I: The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is Cl₂ …

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Given below are two statements :

Statement $$I$$ : The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is $$Cl_2 > Br_2 > F_2 > I_2$$.

Statement $$II$$ : The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is $$SnCl_4 > SnCl_2$$, $$PbCl_4 > PbCl_2$$ and $$UF_4 > UF_6$$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

C. Statement $$I$$ is true but Statement $$II$$ is false

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A. Both Statement $$I$$ and Statement $$II$$ are true

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B. Statement $$I$$ is false but Statement $$II$$ is true

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D. Both Statement $$I$$ and Statement $$II$$ are false

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