Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Valency and Oxidation State Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The correct order of the decreasing ionic radii among the following is electronic species are :

A
Ca 2+ > K + > S 2– > Cl –
B
Cl – > S 2– > Ca 2+ > K +
C
S 2– > Cl – > K + > Ca 2+
D
K + > Ca 2+ > Cl – > S 2–

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C

Ionic radii charge on anion

During the formation of a cation, the electrons are lost from the outer shell and the remaining electrons experience a great force of attraction by the nucleous, ie, attracted more towards the nucleous. In other words, nucleous hold the remaining electrons more tightly and this results in decreased radii. However, in case of anion formation, the addition of electron(s) takes place in the same outer shell, thus the hold of nucleous on the electrons of outer shell decreases and this results in increased ionic radii.Thus, the correct order of ionic radii is

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