Assertion :FeCl3 and FeCl2 exist in dimer form in vapor phase. Reason: In dimer form, they have (3C−4e−) bond.
A
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion.
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B
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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C
Assertion is true, Reason is false.
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D
Assertion is false, Reason is true.
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Solution
The correct option is BAssertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. FeCl3 and FeCl2 exist in dimer form in vapor phase.
In dimer form, they have (3C−4e−) bond. They contain chlorine bridges.
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is not the
correct explanation for Assertion.