Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: cyanide and phosphorus trifluoride ligands stabilize metals in low oxidation states.
Reason R: Cyanide and phosphorus trifluoride ligands are excellent π-acceptor ligands.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is(A):Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.