3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistry3. Classification of elements and periodicity in properties1 Mark
MCQ
The smallest among the following ions is
A
$N{a^ + }$
B
$M{g^{ + 2}}$
C
$B{a^{2 + }}$
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$A{l^{3 + }}$
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Answer
Correct option: D.
$A{l^{3 + }}$
d $(d)$ The size of an species decreases with increasing nuclear charge because the attraction for the electrons increases. Thus $A{l^{3 + }}$is smaller in size.
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