MCQ
In which of the following pair, both the species are isoelectronic but the first one is  large in size than the second?
  • A
    $S^{2-} , O^{2-}$
  • B
    $Cl^- , S^{2-}$
  • $F^- ,Na^+$
  • D
    $N^{3-} , P^{3-}$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$F^- ,Na^+$
c
$N a^{+}$ and $F^{-}$ are isoelectronic species with 10 electrons each. For isoelectronic species, cation has smaller size than anion. In $N a^{+}, 11$ protons attract 10 electrons. In $F^{-}, 9$ protons attract 10 electrons. Hence the attraction between nucleus and valence electrons is more for $N a^{+}$ than $F^{-}$.

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