MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic Chemistrys- Block 3.0Group II Elements: Alkaline Earth Metals
The alkaline earth metals have smaller size than those of corresponding alkali metals, this is due to
A.Increase in ionization enthalpy
B.Decrease in nuclear charge
C.Increase in nuclear charge✓ Correct
D.Increase in number of shells
Explanation
Smaller size of alkaline earth metal is due to high value of nuclear charge.
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