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Na+, Mg2+, Al3+ and Si4+ are isoelectronic, their ionic size will follow the order:

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Na+>Mg2+<Al3+<Si4+
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Na+<Mg2+<Al3+<Si4+
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Na+>Mg2+>Al3+>Si4+
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Na+<Mg2+>Al3+<Si4+
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The correct option is C Na+>Mg2+>Al3+>Si4+
In isoelectronic species, as the charge on the cation increases, their sizes decreases as the charge density increases, thereby decreasing the size of the ion. Thus, the ionic sizes of the given cations, (isoelectronic) decrease in the order.
Na+>Mg2+>Al3+>Si4+

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