Question

Choose the correct order of atomic radii of fluorine and neon (in pm) out of the options

given below and justifyy your answer.

(a) 72, 160

(b) 160, 160

(c) 72, 72

(d) 160, 72​

Answer 1

Answer:

(b) 72, 72

Explanation:

this is the correct option

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) The atomic radius of neon has higher value (i.e., 160) in comparison to fluorine (i.e., 72) because in neon, it is van der Waals' value while in fluorine it is covalent radius.