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Statement I: Halogens are very reactive.
Statement II: Halogens have high electron affinity.
- (a)Both the statements are true.
- (b)Both the statements are false.
- (c)Statement I is true, and statement II is false.
- (d)Statement I is false, and statement II is true.
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Both the statements are true.
Reason — Halogens have seven electrons in their valence shell and need only one electron to complete their octet. This gives them a very high electron affinity, which makes them very reactive. Hence, both statements are true.