The smallest among the following ions is

Na⁺

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Mg⁺²

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Ba²⁺

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Al³⁺

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Solution

The correct option is D
Al³⁺

The size of an species decreases with increasing nuclear charge because the attraction for the electrons increases. Thus $A l^{3 +}$ is smaller in size.

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