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Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties

Question
CBSEENCH11005477

Atomic radii of noble gases are essentially the vander Waal's radii. Comment.

Solution
Since noble gases, ordinarily, do not form covalent bonds, therefore, only weak Vander Waal’s forces of attraction; are operative in crystals of noble gases. Therefore, atomic radii of noble gases are essentially the Vander Waal’s radii.