What happens to atomic radius on going from left to right in a period in a periodic table?

Remains constant

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Decreases first and then remains constant

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Decreases

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Increases

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Solution

The correct option is C
Decreases

Atomic radius decreases with increase in atomic number on going from left to right in a period.

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Write scientific reason : Atomic radius goes on decreasing while going from left to right in a period

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