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General Questions and Answers / Re: Bond distance
« on: May 31, 2023, 01:15 »
In general, when the bond distance between two atoms is larger than the sum of their covalent radii, it suggests that the interaction is more likely to be a non-covalent interaction, such as a van der Waals interaction, rather than a typical covalent bond.
In your case, if the bond distance between the Si and O atoms is significantly larger (199 pm) than the sum of their covalent radii (116 pm + 63 pm = 179 pm), it suggests that the interaction is more likely to be a van der Waals interaction rather than a typical covalent bond. However, it is important to note that the classification of an interaction as covalent or non-covalent is not always straightforward and can depend on various factors, including the nature of the atoms involved and the specific molecular environment.
In your case, if the bond distance between the Si and O atoms is significantly larger (199 pm) than the sum of their covalent radii (116 pm + 63 pm = 179 pm), it suggests that the interaction is more likely to be a van der Waals interaction rather than a typical covalent bond. However, it is important to note that the classification of an interaction as covalent or non-covalent is not always straightforward and can depend on various factors, including the nature of the atoms involved and the specific molecular environment.