Question
Question: Atomic radius decreases along a period. But the radius of zero group elements is more than the radiu...
Atomic radius decreases along a period. But the radius of zero group elements is more than the radius of corresponding halogens because –
A
It is covalent radius
B
It is an ionic radius
C
It is vanderwaal's radius
D
Zeffective of inert gases is less than halogens
Answer
It is vanderwaal's radius
Explanation
Solution
Vanderwaal's radius is very large.