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Al3+ has low ionic radius than Mg2+  because
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Al3+ has high nuclear charge than Mg2+
  • B Mg atom has less no. of neutrons than Al atom
  • C Mg and Al differ in electronegativity values
  • D Al atom has low IE value than Mg atom
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Al3+ has high nuclear charge than Mg2+
Atomic radius is inversely proportional to nuclear attraction. Al3+ has high nuclear charge than Mg2+therefore Al3+ has low ionic radius than Mg2+ 

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