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What is the correct decreasing order of ionic radii for the given isoelectronic species?Periodic Table and Periodicity Chemistry Question

Question

What is the correct decreasing order of ionic radii for the given isoelectronic species?

Answer: A

💡 Solution & Explanation

For an isoelectronic series (all have 18 electrons), ionic radius is inversely proportional to the nuclear charge ($Z$). Hence, the size decreases as proton count increases: $S(16) > Cl(17) > K(19) > Ca(20)$.

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