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Identify the correct orders regarding atomic radii
i. $\text{Cl}>\text{F}>\text{Li}$
ii. $\text{P}>\text{C}>\text{N}$
iii. $\text{Tm}>\text{Sm}>\text{Eu}$
iv. $\text{Sr}>\text{Ca}>\text{Mg}$

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Atomic radii generally decrease across a period and increase down a group. For vertical groups, the increasing number of shells (statement iv) is the dominant factor. For horizontal trends, the increasing effective nuclear charge is dominant (statement ii is a mix, but the given order is correct).
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
  • i, ii, iii only
  • ii, iv only
  • ii, iii, iv only
  • iii, iv only
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The Correct Option is B

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