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

C4\text{C}^{4-}

B

N3\text{N}^{3-}

C

O2\text{O}^{2-}

D

Mg2+\text{Mg}^{2+}

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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