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The interatomic distance in H(2) and CI(...

The interatomic distance in `H_(2)` and `CI_(2)` molecules are 74 an d198 pm respectively. The bond length of HCI is

A

272 pm

B

136 pm

C

124 pm

D

248 pm

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The correct Answer is:
B
`("Atomic radii of" H^(+) "Atomic radii of" Cl)/(2)`
`=((74+198)/(2))pm = 136 pm`.
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