Q20 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

The correct order of atomic radii is:

  • A
    Ce>Eu>Ho>N
  • B
    N>Ce>Eu>Ho
  • C
    Ho>N>Eu>Ce
  • Correct answer
    D
    Eu>Ce>Ho>N

Solution

As the number of electrons are increased it increases the radius of the element.  As the number of protons are increased the radius is decreased.

As we can see:

Radius of :

Eu=199 pmCe=183 pmHo=176 pmN=170 pm

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

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