Question

16.Assertion- The radii derived for noble gases are van der Waals radii rather than
covalent radii. Reason - Noble gases are monoatomic. Identify which one is
correct? *
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not the correct explanation of
assertion
Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement
O Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement
O
Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of
assertion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Noble gases do not exist in bonding condition. Thus, their van der walls radius is measured. Van der walls radius is high.

Van der walls radius is measured in non bonding condition. Therefore, it is always greater than covalent radius. So, the assertion is correct but the reason is wrong