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Q.

X and Y are two elements. X has 12 protons and 12 electrons. Y has 12 protons and 10 electrons. What among the following statements about their atomic radius is true?

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a

Atomic radius of X > Atomic radius of Y

b

Atomic radius of X < Atomic radius of Y

c

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d

Atomic radius of X = Atomic radius of Y

answer is A.

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X has 12 protons and 12 electrons so; it is electrically neutral. Y has 12 protons and 10 electrons so; it is a cation and has +2 charge on it. 

We know that cations are always smaller than their respective neutral atoms. This is because cations have a higher effective nuclear charge exerted on their valence electrons as compared to that of neutral atoms. 

Hence, the atomic radius of X is greater than the atomic radius of Y. 

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