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Choose the correct order of atomic radii of fluorine and neon (in pm) out of the options given below and justify your answer. (i) 72, 160 (ii) 160, 160 (iii) 72, 72 (iv) 160, 72
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Options:
  • A (i) 72, 160; Fluorine has a smaller atomic size than neon due to higher effective nuclear charge.
  • B (ii) 160, 160; Both have the same atomic size since they are in the same period.
  • C (iii) 72, 72; Fluorine and neon have similar atomic sizes as they are in the same period.
  • D (iv) 160, 72; Neon has a smaller atomic size than fluorine due to higher effective nuclear charge.
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The correct answer is: (i) 72, 160; Fluorine has a smaller atomic size than neon due to higher effective nuclear charge.
Correct Option is : (A)
(i) 72, 160; Fluorine has a smaller atomic size than neon due to higher effective nuclear charge.

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