MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryPeriodic PropertiesAtomic and Ionic Radii

When a chlorine atom becomes chloride ion, its size

A.remains unaltered
B.increases✓ Correct
C.decreases
D.none of these
Explanation

Due to electron electron repulsion, Cl Cl size increases →

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