Assertion: Although the ionisation energy of iodine (1008 kJ mol) is much lower than that of hydrogen (1310 kJ mol^(-1)), yet, compounds of I^+ cation are very less. Reason: Iodine is electronegative element and hence cannot form compounds in positive oxidation states.

Assertion: Although the ionisation energy of iodine (1008 kJ mol) is m

1.	Assertion: Although the ionisation energy of iodine (1008 kJ mol) is much lower than that of hydrogen (1310 kJ mol^(-1)), yet, compounds of I^+ cation are very less. Reason: Iodine is electronegative element and hence cannot form compounds in positive oxidation states.
Answer» Both A and B TRUE and R is the correct EXPLANATION A Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Answer :C