Arrange These Ions in Order of Increasing Ionic Radius: K⁺

question 61

Multiple Choice

Arrange these ions in order of increasing ionic radius: K⁺ ,P^3- ,S^2- ,Cl^-.

• A)K+ < Cl^- < S^2- < P^3-
• B)K⁺ < P^3- < S^2- < Cl^-
• C)P^3- < S^2- < C^l- < K⁺
• D)Cl^- < S^2- < P^3- < K⁺
• E)Cl^- < S^2- < K⁺ < P^3-

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