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NEET · Chemistry · s Block Elements
Among the alkaline earth metals, which element has the smallest...
Among the alkaline earth metals, which element has the smallest atomic radius?
Options
- ABeryllium (Be)
- BMagnesium (Mg)
- CCalcium (Ca)
- DBarium (Ba)
Correct answer
A. Beryllium (Be)
Step-by-step solution
Among the alkaline earth metals, beryllium has the smallest atomic radius due to its higher nuclear charge and fewer electron shells.