Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 10

10. Among the elements $Ca, Mg, P$ and $Cl$, the order of increasing atomic radii is :

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(a) $Ca<Mg<P<Cl$

(b) $Mg<Ca<Cl<P$

(c) $Cl<P<Mg<Ca$

(d) P $<Cl<Ca<Mg$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 10.(c)

Solution:

(c)

So, the order will be: $Cl<P<Mg<Ca$