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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Solid State

Which of the following arrangements is correct regarding the three types of radii for an atom?

  1. A Metallic radius < Covalent radius < Van der waal's radius
  2. B Covalent radius < Metallic radius < Van der waal's radius
  3. C Van der waal's radius < Metallic radius < Covalent radius
  4. D Metallic radius < Covalent radius > Van der waal's radius
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(B) Covalent radius < Metallic radius < Van der waal's radius

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The radii value are inversely related to the strength of bonds between the atoms. Covalent bonds are stronger than metallic while Van der waal's forces are the weakest.