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QJEEM20Ch5bbb: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM20Ch5bbb Solution: The increasing order of the atomic radii of the following…
The increasing order of the atomic radii of the following elements is :-
(a) C (b) O
(c) F (d) Cl
(e) Br
(a) C (b) O
(c) F (d) Cl
(e) Br
Multiple Choice Options
- A (a) < (b) < (c) < (d) < (e)
- B (c) < (b) < (a) < (d) < (e)
- C (b) < (c) < (d) < (a) < (e)
- D (d) < (c) < (b) < (a) < (e)
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Generally in a period Left to Right Atomic radius decrease.
In a Group Top to Bottom Atomic radius increase.
Atomic radius order : Br > Cl > C > O > F
In a Group Top to Bottom Atomic radius increase.
Atomic radius order : Br > Cl > C > O > F