NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesPractice
The set representing the correct order of ionic radii is
Options
- ALi +   >   Be 2+   >   Na +   >   Mg 2+
- BLi +   >   Na +   >   Mg 2+   >   Be 2+
- CMg 2+   >   Be 2+   >   Li +   >   Na +
- DNa + > Li + > Mg 2+ > Be 2+
Correct answer
D. Na + > Li + > Mg 2+ > Be 2+
Step-by-step solution
2 + charge cation is smaller in size than 1 + charge cation due to more effective nuclear charge. Na + > Li + (down the group) Mg 2+ > Be 2+ (down the group)