Assertion $(A)$: Fluorine has a smaller negative electron gain enthalpy than chlorine.
Reason $(R)$: The electron-electron repulsion is higher in chlorine than in fluorine.

• 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 incorrect.
• D
  $A$ is incorrect but $R$ is correct.