Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. X– ion is larger in size than x– atom.

  2. X+ ion is larger in size than x– atom.

  3. X+ ion is larger in size than x– ion.

  4. X+ and X– ions are equal in size.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The size of anion is always greater than the corresponding atom. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.

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