What is atomic radius in reality?

  • A
    Distance between the nucleus and the outermost shell.
  • B
    It is the metallic radius in metals,covalent radius in non-metals,and van der Waals radius in noble gases.
  • C
    The radius of an atom in its gaseous state.
  • D
    The radius of an atom in its ionic state.

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Which of the following is the correct order of ionic radii for ${N^{3-}}, {O^{2-}}, {F^-},$ and ${Na^+}$?

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 :

Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of their atomic radii:
$(i)$ $O, N, F, B, Be, Li, C$
$(ii)$ $P, S, Mg, Na, Al, Si, Cl$
$(iii)$ $K, Na, Li, Cs, Rb$
$(iv)$ $Cl, F, I, At, Br$

The correct order of atomic radii of given elements is

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