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

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Both are equal

Chloride ion is bigger

Chlorine is bigger

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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