Assertion :The Cl−ionCl−ion is formed, when ′Cl′′Cl′ atom loses an electron. Reason: Anion is form by accepting an electron.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct Chloride ions are formed by gaining one electron, as chlorine has electronic configuration is 2,8,7 it can accept one electron very fast in order to complete thier octet.