Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Question 138

Question: Which is correct in the following-

Options:

A) Radius of Cl atoms is $ 0.99,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},, $ while that of $ C{{l}^{+}} $ ion is $ 1.54,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $

B) Radius of Cl atoms is $ 0.99,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},, $ while that of Na atom is $ 1.54,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $

C) Radius of Cl atoms is $ 0.99,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},, $ while that of $ C{{l}^{-}} $ ion is $ 0.81,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $

D) Radius of Na atoms is $ 0.99,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}},, $ while that of $ N{{a}^{+}} $ ion is $ 1.54,\overset{o}{\mathop{A}}, $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] The atomic radius decreases along the period. Also cations are always smaller than their parent atoms and anions are always larger than their parent atom.