MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Group II Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals

The atomic and ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals are …A… than those of the corresponding alkali metals in the corresponding period Here, A refers to

A.Lower✓ Correct
B.Higher
C.Same
D.Irregular to
Explanation

Atomic and ionic radii of alkaline earth metals are lower than those of the corresponding alkali metals due to increase in value of Zeff for alkaline earth metals.

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