Q3 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2019 (03 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Among the isoelectronic ionsO2-, N3-, Mg2+, Na+, the ions with the least and the highest ionic radius are, respectively

  • Correct answer
    A
    Mg2+,N3-
  • B
    Mg2+,O2-
  • C
    Na+,N3-
  • D
    Na+,O2-

Solution

For isoelectronic species,

  N3- O2- Na+ Mg2+
Number of electrons 10 10 10 10
Number of protons 7 8 11 12

With increase in number of protons in the nucleus the electrons are more attracted towards nucleus, thereby causing the decrease in ionic radius.

Order of ionic radius: Mg2+<Na+< O2-< N3-.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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