MCQ
Which of the following statements is correct
  • ${X^ - }$ ion is larger in size than $X$ atom
  • B
    ${X^ + }$ ion is larger in size than $X$ atom
  • C
    ${X^ + }$ ion is larger in size than ${X^ - }$ ion
  • D
    ${X^ + }$ and ${X^ - }$ ions are equal in size

Answer

Correct option: A.
${X^ - }$ ion is larger in size than $X$ atom
a
(a)${X^ - }$ ion larger in size than $X$ atoms. Because of low effective nuclear charge on ${X^ - }$ has a bigger size.

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