Chemistry-Atomic Radius

NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

What is the covalent radius of an element if the bond distance in its homonuclear diatomic molecule is 220 pm?

A

110 pm

B

220 pm

C

55 pm

D

440 pm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The covalent radius is calculated as half the distance between two atoms in a covalent bond, so for a bond distance of 220 pm, the covalent radius is 110 pm.

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