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 :

  • 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.

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