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Which of the following is bigger in size among chlorine and chloride ions?


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a

Both are equal

b

Chloride ion is bigger

c

Chlorine is bigger

d

All of the above 

answer is B.

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Chloride ions are bigger as compared to chlorine (Cl).
Chloride ions are bigger as compared to chlorine. This is due to the fact that the chloride ion gains electrons in its outermost orbital and thus its atomic radius increases and will be more than that of chloride.
 
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Which of the following is bigger in size among chlorine and chloride ions?