The ionic radii of S2−andTe2− are 1.84A0 and 2.2 A0 respectively. The expected ionic radius of Se2− is:
A
2.025A0
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B
1.82A0
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C
2.34A0
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B2.025A0 Ionic radius of Se2− is expected to be in between the ionic radii of S2−and Te2−. Thus Ionic radius of Se2−=1.84+2.212=2.025A0