Assertion $(A):$ $VF_5$ is stable while $VCl_5$ is not.
Reason $(R):$ Fluorine stabilizes the higher oxidation state due to its higher bond enthalpy.
The correct option among the following is

  • A
    $A$ is true, $R$ is true and $R$ is the correct explanation for $A$
  • B
    $A$ is true, $R$ is true but $R$ is not the correct explanation for $A$
  • C
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false
  • D
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true

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