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What does the covalent radius represent?

Options

  1. AThe overall size of the atom including its valence shell in a nonbonded situation.
  2. BThe distance between two similar atoms in separate molecules in a solid.
  3. CThe distance between two dissimilar atoms in a covalent bond.
  4. DThe distance between the valence electrons of two bonded atoms.

Correct answer

C. The distance between two dissimilar atoms in a covalent bond.

Step-by-step solution

The covalent radius represents the distance between two dissimilar atoms in a covalent bond.

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