NEET Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question
Based on the periodic trends, which element is expected to have the smallest atomic radius?
Fluorine
Lithium
Boron
Oxygen
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electronegativity and atomic radii trends indicate that across a period, atomic radii decrease. Fluorine, being furthest to the right in its period among the options, has the smallest atomic radius.
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