Al^(3+) has a lower radius than Mg^(2+) ion because
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Mg atom has less number of neutron than Al `Al^(3+)` has higher nuclear CHARGE than `Mg^(2+)` their electronegatives are different Al has a lower IONIZATION potential than Mg atom.
Solution :`Al^(3+)` has a higher nuclear charge `(+13)` than `Mg^(2+) (+12)`.