Which one of the following group 17 elements has the smallest atomic radius?
A
F
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B
Cl
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C
Br
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D
I
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Solution
The correct option is A
F
Atomic radius increases down the group with an increase in the number of shells. So, among the given elements, fluorine has the smallest atomic radius.