Chemistry-Atomic Radius

NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following combinations about atomic radius is correct?

A

A cation is always larger than its parent atom; the size of an anion is smaller than that of its parent atom.

B

The atomic radius can be precisely measured using a sharp boundary; covalent radius is derived from bond distances.

C

The atomic size cannot be accurately measured; ionic radii generally follow the same trend as atomic radii.

D

All atoms within a molecule have the same atomic radius; ionic size is not affected by electron gain or loss.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Atomic size cannot be accurately measured due to the lack of a sharp boundary, and ionic radii typically follow the same trend as atomic radii, where cations are smaller and anions are larger than their parent atoms.

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