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The ionic radii (in Å) of N3¯, O2¯ and F¯ are respectively:


A

1.36, 1.40 and 1.71

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1.36, 1.71 and 1.40

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C

1.71, 1.40 and 1.36

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1.71, 1.36 and 1.40

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Solution

The correct option is C

1.71, 1.40 and 1.36


N3¯, O2¯ and F¯ are isoelectronic. But due to the difference in their nuclear charges, their ionic radii follow the order N3¯ > O2¯ > F¯. Only option 3 matches this order.


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