The covalent radii of atoms A and B are rA and rB, respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively
- (rA + rB), 2(rA + rB)
- 12(rA + rB), (rA + rB)
- (rA + rB), (rA + rB)
- 2(rA + rB), 12(rA + rB)
Answer
(1) (rA + rB), 2(rA + rB)
Solution
As per NCERT, the covalent bond length is the distance between the nuclei of the bonded atoms: R = rA + rB.
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The total length of the AB molecule runs from the outer edge of A to the outer edge of B:
Total length = rA + (rA + rB) + rB
⇒ Total length = 2rA + 2rB = 2(rA + rB)
∴ Bond length = (rA + rB), total length = 2(rA + rB)
Answer: (1)