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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - p -Block elements - ll

Given two statements below : Statement \(I:\) In \(Cl _{2}\) molecule 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 :

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct.
  2. B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect.
  3. C Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect.
  4. D Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct.
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(D) Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct.

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In \(Cl _{2}\) molecule, the covalent radius is half of the internuclear distance, so statement \((I)\) is false. For the same element, anion has lower effective nuclear charge than atom \(\Rightarrow\) so anion is larger than atom. \(\Rightarrow\) statement \((II)\) is correct.
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