AP EAMCET202123 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistryStructure of AtomActual
Which among the following isoelectronic species has the smallest size? O ²⁻, F ⁻, Ne , Na ⁺, Mg ²⁺, Al ³⁺, Si ⁴⁺
Options
- AF ⁻
- BNe
- CSi ⁴⁺
- DNa ⁺
Correct answer
C. Si ⁴⁺
Step-by-step solution
In isoelectronic species, the cation with greater +ve charge has smaller size. Si ⁴⁺ has the smallest size.