Q18 / 75 · JEE Main 2026 (28 January Shift 1) · Chemistry

In period 4 of the periodic table, the elements with highest and lowest atomic radii are respectively.

  • A
    Rb & Br
  • B
    K & Se
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{K} ~\&~ \mathrm{Br}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{Na} ~\&~ \mathrm{Cl}$

Solution

In period 4, atomic radii decrease from left to right as nuclear charge increases while electron shell remains constant. K (potassium) is at the extreme left of period 4 metals and has the highest atomic radius. Br (bromine) is near the right end as a nonmetal and has the lowest atomic radius in this period. Therefore, the elements with highest and lowest atomic radii in period 4 are K and Br respectively.

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

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