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The three elements X, Y and Z in a group have ionic radii 1.33Α,0.95Aand0.60A, respectively. Arrange them in increasing order of atomic numbers.


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Solution

While moving down the group, we know that size of an atom increases due to the addition of a shell to the element. Hence when the number of shells increases, naturally the atomic number will also increase.

Final answer:- Arrangement in increasing order of their atomic numbers- Z<Y<X.


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