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ChemistryPERIODIC TABLEAtomic Size, ZeffMedium2 minQB
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Passage / Comprehension

For a molecule represented by A2 , exists as a solid by virtue of van der waals forces.

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Diagrammatic representation in solid state

Choose the CORRECT match for element A :-

Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

XY or YZ → distance between bonded atoms → covalent radius

ZU → distance between two non-bonded atoms → van der Waals radius

(A) Covalent radius = XY

(B) van der Waals radius = ZU/2 (because distance = 2 × radius)

(C) Covalent radius = YZ

All are correct

 

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