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Choose the correct order of atomic radii of fluorine and neon (in pm) out of the options given below:

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72, 160
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160, 160
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72, 72
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160, 72
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Solution

The correct option is A 72, 160
We know van der Waal's radius is larger than the covalent radius. In Neon van der Waal radii is present while in flourine covalent radii is present. So, atomic radii of neon is greater than that of fluorine.

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