Covalent radius of nitrogen is 70 pm. Hence, covalent radius of boron is about :
A
60 pm
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B
110 pm
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C
50 pm
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D
40 pm
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Solution
The correct option is C 110 pm 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, (rn∝1Z along a period).