Why van der waals radii are always larger than the covalent radii - Chemistry - Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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Why van der waals radii are always larger than the covalent radii
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Akanksha Ar · Accepted Answer

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Why van der waals radii are always larger than the covalent radii.??