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How does the covalent radius compare to the van der Waals radius?

Options

  1. AThe covalent radius is larger than the van der Waals radius.
  2. BThe covalent radius is smaller than the van der Waals radius.
  3. CThe covalent radius is equal to the van der Waals radius.
  4. DThe relationship between the two depends on the elements involved.

Correct answer

B. The covalent radius is smaller than the van der Waals radius.

Step-by-step solution

The covalent radius is smaller than the van der Waals radius.

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