Given two statements below:

Statement I : In Cl2 molecules the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of chlorine.

Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius.

Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below:

Option 1 -

Both Statement I and Statement II  are correct.

Option 2 -

Both Statement and Statement II are incorrect.

Option 3 -

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Option 4 -

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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    Vishal Baghel | Contributor-Level 10

    2 months ago
    Correct Option - 4


    Detailed Solution:

    Ionic radius of Cl- = 167 pm

    Covalne radius of Cl = 99 pm

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