Given two statements below :
Statement $I:$ In $Cl_2$ molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of chlorine.
Statement $II:$ Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius.
Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below :

• A
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct.
• B
  Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect.
• C
  Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect.
• D
  Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct.