AP EAMCET2005ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Identify the correct order in which the covalent radius of the following elements increases (I) Ti (II) Ca (III) Sc
Options
- A(I), (II), (III)
- B(III), (II), (I)
- Carray lll ( II ), & (I) , (III) array
- D(I), (III), (II)
Correct answer
D. (I), (III), (II)
Step-by-step solution
aligned & ₂₀ Ca =[ Ar ] 4 s^2 & ₂₁ Sc =[ Ar ] 4 s^2, 3 d^1 & ₂₂ Ti =[ Ar ] 4 s^2, 3 d^2 aligned As d -orbital have diffused shape, hence their electron shields nuclear charge upto lesser extent. Hence, due to increase in effective nuclear charge (Z_ eff ) , atomic size decrease, in the following order, Ca > Sc > Ti