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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

What is the atomic radius of polonium if it crystallises in a simple cubic structure with edge length of unit cell \(336 \mathrm{pm}\) ?

  1. A \(84 \mathrm{pm}\)
  2. B \(168 \mathrm{pm}\)
  3. C \(234 \mathrm{pm}\)
  4. D \(336 \mathrm{pm}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(168 \mathrm{pm}\)

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Detailed explanation

For simple cubic structure,
\(
\begin{aligned}
& a=2 r \\
& a=\text { Edge length of unit cell } \\
& r=\text { radius of atoms } \\
& 336=2 r \\
& r=168 \mathrm{pm}
\end{aligned}
\)