Q.

Statement I: In Cl2 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: 

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a

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  

b

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct 

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

answer is D.

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covalent radius will be in general less than atomic radius , but do not exceed the atomic radius value.  

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