Consider the Set of Isoelectronic Atoms and Ions A^2-,B^-,C,D⁺,and E²⁺

question 6

Multiple Choice

Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A^2-,B^-,C,D⁺,and E²⁺.Which arrangement of relative radii is correct?

• A)A^2- > B^- > C > D⁺ > E²⁺
• B)E²⁺ > D⁺ > C > B^- > A^2-
• C)A^2- > B^- > C < D⁺ < E²⁺
• D)A^2- < B^- < C > D⁺ > E²⁺
• E)None of these is correct.

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