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The species Ar, K+ and Ca2+ contain the same number of electrons. In which order do their radii increase? (a) Ca2+ < K+ < Ar (b) K+ < Ar < Ca2+ (c) Ar < K+ < Ca2+ (d) Ca2+ < Ar < K+

Answer»

The correct option is : (a) Ca2+ < K+ < Ar 

Explanation :

In case of isoelectronic species, radius decreases with increase in nuclear charge.



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