In comparison to the parent atom, the size of the positive ion is:
A
Equal
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B
Normal
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C
Smaller
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D
Greater
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Solution
The correct option is C
Smaller Upon removal an electron, the effective nuclear charge increases. Hence, the size of the cation is always smaller than the size of the parent atom.