Assertion (A): Covalent radius is always shorter than the actual atomic radius.
Reason (R): The formation of covalent bond involves the overlapping of atomic orbitals and it reduces the expected internuclear distance.

Options

A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.
D. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

Answer

a