JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q63

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 63 of 90

Given two statements below :

Statement I : In $\mathrm{Cl_2}$ 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 :

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Statement I false: the covalent radius is half the internuclear distance. Statement II true: anions are larger than their atoms.

(D)

Topics:Atomic and ionic radii

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jul · Shift 1, Chemistry question 63