JEE MainChemistryPeriodic Table and PeriodicityMCQ+4 / −1
The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Periodic trend to use
Atomic radius generally:
- decreases across a period from left to right,
- increases down a group from top to bottom.
We will check each option using these trends.
- Option A:
- In period 3: is correct because radius decreases left to right.
- is in period 3, while is in period 2. Since atomic radius increases down a group, is also correct.
So, Option A is correct.
- Option B:
- In period 3: is correct.
- In period 2: is correct.
- Also, period 3 atoms are generally larger than period 2 atoms, so is reasonable.
Thus, Option B is correct.
- Option C:
- lies below in group 13, so is correct.
- In period 2: is correct because radius decreases left to right.
Thus, Option C is correct.
- Option D:
Check carefully:
- In group 2, radius increases down the group, so not .
- In period 3: is correct.
Therefore the full decreasing order should begin as or at least is definitely wrong.
So, Option D is incorrect.
- Final answer
The incorrect decreasing order of atomic radii is:
This matches the stored correct answer.
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