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.
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Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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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