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:

  • A
    Statement $I$ is true but Statement $II$ is false
  • B
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are true
  • C
    Statement $I$ is false but Statement $II$ is true
  • D
    Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are false

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