NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question
If the bond length in a diatomic molecule X2 is 200 pm, what is the atomic radius of element X assuming it forms a covalent bond?
100 pm
200 pm
300 pm
400 pm
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The covalent radius is half the bond length in a diatomic covalent molecule, as stated in the NCERT context with the example of Cl2.
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