Chemistry-Atomic Radius

NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Given that the bond distance in a diatomic iodine molecule (I2) is 276 pm, what is the atomic radius of iodine?

A

138 pm

B

276 pm

C

92 pm

D

184 pm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The atomic radius of an element in a diatomic molecule is half of the bond distance in the molecule. For I2, the atomic radius is 276 pm / 2 = 138 pm.

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