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Which of the following species has the largest atomic/ionic radius in the periodic table among the cPeriodic Table and Periodicity Chemistry Question

Question

Which of the following species has the largest atomic/ionic radius in the periodic table among the choices provided?

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

The hydride ion ($H^-$) is exceptionally large due to its high electron-to-proton ratio ($2:1$), causing immense inter-electronic repulsion that expands its size beyond that of Bromide ($Br^-$).

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