Assertion : $SiF_6^{2-}$ is known but $SiCl_6^{2-}$ is not.
Reason : Size of fluorine is small and its lone pair of electrons interacts with $d-$orbitals of $Si$ strongly.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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