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Atomic Radius

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

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Smaller

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Normal

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C

Equal

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D

Greater

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Solution

The correct option is A
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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