MCQ
Which of the following atoms has minimum covalent radius
  • A
    $B$
  • B
    $C$
  • $N$
  • D
    $Si$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$N$
c
As we move along a period radius decreases and as we move down the group, radius increases.

Hence, $B (5)\,>\, C (6)\,>\, N (7)$.

Also, $\left( r ^{ n } \propto \frac{1}{Z}\right.$ along a period)

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