AIIMS2000Chemistry-Periodic Table
AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Trends in Ionic Size MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which one of the following is the correct order of the size of iodine species?
A
I⁻ > I > I⁺
B
I⁻ > I⁺ > I
C
I⁺ > I > I⁻
D
I⁺ > I⁻ > I
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The size of an ion is influenced by its electron count. I⁻ has more electrons than I, making it larger, while I⁺ has fewer electrons, making it smaller.
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