In a group, the atomic size:

Increases from top to bottom

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Remains same

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First decreases then increases

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Decreases from top to bottom

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Solution

The correct option is A
Increases from top to bottom

The atomic size increases from top to bottom in a group because new shells are being added as we go down the group.

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