Chemistry-Atomic Radius
NEET Chemistry Atomic Radius MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What is the atomic radius of chlorine as derived from the bond distance in the chlorine molecule (Cl2)?
A
99 pm
B
198 pm
C
136 pm
D
50 pm
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The bond distance in the chlorine molecule (Cl2) is 198 pm, and half this distance (99 pm) is taken as the atomic radius of chlorine as per the NCERT context.
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