Consider the Set of Isoelectronic Atoms and Ions A²⁻, B⁻

question 52

Multiple Choice

Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A²⁻, B⁻, C, D⁺, and E²⁺. Which arrangement of relative radii is correct?

• A)A ²⁻ > B ⁻ > C > D ⁺ > E ²⁺
• B)E ²⁺ > D ⁺ > C > B ⁻ > A ²⁻
• C)A ²⁻ > B ⁻ > C < D ⁺ < E ²⁺
• D)A ²⁻ < B ⁻ < C > D ⁺ > E ²⁺
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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