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Chemistry-Atomic Radius

NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11

What is the atomic radius of chlorine as estimated from the bond distance in a chlorine molecule (Cl2)?

A

99 pm

B

198 pm

C

50 pm

D

150 pm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The bond distance in Cl2 is 198 pm, and half of this distance (99 pm) is taken as the atomic radius of chlorine, as stated in the NCERT context.

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