Q.

The ionic radii of K+,Na+,Al3+ and Mg2+ are in the order :

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a

Na+<K+<Mg2+<Al3+

b

Al3+<Mg2+<Na+<K+

c

Al3+<Mg2+<K+<Na+

d

K+<Al3+<Mg2+<Na+

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Al, Mg and Na are in the third period.

Generally among the ions of the same period, higher the charge on cation smaller will be its ionic radius.

Potassium belongs to the fourth period and shall have a higher radius than the rest.

Al3+<Mg2+<Na+<K+

Hence, the required option is B.

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