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What is the van der Waals radius used to represent?
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureNEET
Options:
  • A The distance between two similar atoms in separate molecules in a solid.
  • B The overall size of the atom including its valence shell in a nonbonded situation.
  • C The distance between two dissimilar atoms in a covalent bond.
  • D The radius of an atom's core in contact with the core of an adjacent atom in a bonded situation.
Solution:
2452 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: The overall size of the atom including its valence shell in a nonbonded situation.
The van der Waals radius represents the overall size of the atom, including its valence shell, in a nonbonded situation.

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