Consider the Following Orderings

question 97

Multiple Choice

Consider the following orderings.
I. Al < Si < P < Cl
II. Be < Mg < Ca < Sr
III. I < Br < Cl < F
IV. Na⁺ < Mg²⁺ < Al³⁺ < Si⁴⁺
-Which of these give(s) a correct trend in size?

• A) II only
• B) IV only
• C) II, IV
• D) III
• E) I

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