Question

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:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer 2

Covalent radius is not double of atomic radius.
Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius as nuclear charge decreases in anionic counterpart.

So, the correct option is (D): Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.