When a neutral atom is converted into cation, there is

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Decrease in the atomic number

An increase in the atomic number

A decrease in size

An increase in size

answer is C.

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During the conversion of neutral atom to cation size decreases because after removal one $e^{-}$ or more

(i) Nuclear charge per electron increases.

(ii) Outermost shell is completely removed.

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