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Which of the following element has the largest atomic radius?

A
Argon
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Phosphorous
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C
Sodium
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Aluminum
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Magnesium
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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium

Along a period the atomic radius decreases due to increase in nuclear charge and down a group the atomic radius or size of atom increases due to increase in a number of atomic shells, thus Na will have a largest atomic radius.

Hence the correct option is C.


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