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Grade 12Inorganic Chemistry

consider the isoelectronic species Na+, Mg2+, F-, and O2- The correct order of increasing length of their radii is

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10 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of aparnaaa
10 Years ago
mg2+
 
 
Profile image of Umakant biswal
10 Years ago
@ gokul 
they all are isoelectronic species that means they all contain same no of electrons ,, 
they differ by the no of protons , the ion having the highest electron/ proton ration will be the largest in this series . 
so, by keeing that in mind , u have to arrenge it . 
the below sequence are correct . 
Mg2+  
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