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Published on: August 14, 2026
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order. 
Statement (II ): The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order.
I
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
(for isoelectronic species)
Statement I is correct
Magnitude of electron gain enthalpy

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