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In comparison to the parent atom, the size of the positive ion is:

A

Equal
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Normal
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C

Smaller
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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.

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