Q10 / 150 · MHT CET 2024 (11 May Shift 2) · Chemistry

Which of the following element in +1 oxidation state has largest ionic radius?

  • Correct answer
    A
    Rb
  • B
    K
  • C
    Na
  • D
    Li

Solution

The ionic radius of alkali metals increases down the group. The number of occupied shells in $\mathrm{Rb}^{+}$ (4 shells) is more than that in $\mathrm{K}^{+}$(3 shells), $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$(2 shells) and $\mathrm{Li}^{+}$(1 shell). Thus, it experiences smaller effective nuclear charge. $\therefore \quad \mathrm{Rb}^{+}$has largest ionic radius than among other elements.

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

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