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Assertion : $\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ converts $\mathrm{Pu}$ to $\mathrm{PuF}_6$.
Reason : $\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ is used to remove unreacted $\mathrm{Pu}$ from nuclear reaction.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)AIIMSAIIMS 2018 (26 May)
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
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The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
$\mathrm{Pu}+3 \mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{PuF}_6+3 \mathrm{O}_2$; unreacted $\mathrm{Pu}$ is separated by fluorination.

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