Statement-1 : Bond dissociation energy of `F_(2)` is more than `Cl_(2)`.
Statement-2 : Due to smaller size of fluorine there are greater electron repulsions between the F atoms than Cl atoms.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-9
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-9
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True