Question
Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties
Given two statements below:
Statement I: In Cl2 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
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Explanation
Solution
From the given options the correct answer is option (D): Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.