AIIMS2019Chemistry-Periodic Properties
AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Ionic Radius MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
For which of the following ionic species radius would be maximum?
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
C⁴⁻ is the largest anion among the given options due to its high negative charge, which leads to increased electron-electron repulsion and a larger ionic radius. In contrast, Ω²⁻, F⁻, and N³⁻ have fewer negative charges, resulting in smaller ionic radii compared to C⁴⁻. The greater the negative charge on an anion, the more significant the expansion of its electron cloud, making C⁴⁻ the largest ionic species in this context.
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