NEETChemistryHydrogen
How does the size of H+ compare to normal atomic and ionic sizes?
Options
- AH+ is larger than normal atomic and ionic sizes.
- BH+ is of similar size to normal atomic and ionic sizes.
- CH+ is extremely small compared to normal atomic and ionic sizes.
- DH+ is twice the size of normal atomic and ionic sizes.
Correct answer
C. H+ is extremely small compared to normal atomic and ionic sizes.
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that H+ has an extremely small size (1.5×10–3 pm) compared to normal atomic and ionic sizes (50 to 200 pm).