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Arrange the given species F,F-,O and O-2 in the order of their radii
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesJEE Main
Options:
  • A O2->F->O>F
  • B O2->F->F>O
  • C F->O2->F>O
  • D O2->O>F->F
Solution:
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The correct answer is: O2->F->O>F
Atomic radius decreases on going from left to right in a period. Thus size of O>F and size of anion is larger then their atoms. As O2- and F- are isoelectronic, therefore, size of O2->F-.

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