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The order of increasing sizes of atomic radii among the elements O, S, Se and As is :
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A As < S < O < Se
  • B Se < S < As < O
  • C O < S < As < Se
  • D O < S < Se < As
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The correct answer is: O < S < Se < As
On moving down in a group atomic radius increases due to successive addition of extra shell hence
O < S < Se
Further As is in group 15 having one less electron in its p orbital hence have higher atomic radii than group 16 elements.
i.e., O < S < Se < As

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