AP EAMCET202023 Sep 2020Morning ShiftChemistrySolid StateActual
Which of the following arrangements is correct regarding the three types of radii for an atom?
Options
- AMetallic radius < Covalent radius < Van der waal's radius
- BCovalent radius < Metallic radius < Van der waal's radius
- CVan der waal's radius < Metallic radius < Covalent radius
- DMetallic radius < Covalent radius > Van der waal's radius
Correct answer
B. Covalent radius < Metallic radius < Van der waal's radius
Step-by-step solution
The radii value are inversely related to the strength of bonds between the atoms. Covalent bonds are stronger than metallic while Van der waal's forces are the weakest.