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Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Periodic Trends And Properties of The Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Select correct statement about radius of an atom.

A
Values of van der Waals' radii are larger than those of covalent radii because the van der Waals' forces are much weaker than the forces operating between atoms in a covalently bonded molecule.
B
The metallic radii are smaller than the van der Waals' radii, since the bonding forces in the metallic crystal lattice are much stronger than the van der Waals' forces.
C
Both are correct
D
None is correct

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C

Radius of an atom follows the following order: van der Waals' radii > Metallic radii > Covalent radii So. both the statements are correct.

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