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Consider the isoelectronic species, Na+, Mg2+, Fand O2. The correct order of increasing length of their radii is :

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F<O2<Mg2+<Na+
b
Mg2+<Na+<F<O2
c
O2<F<Na+<Mg2+
d
O2<F<Mg2+<Na+

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Correct option is B

Ionic radii for isoelectronic species decrease as nuclear charge rises (i.e., no. of protons). The cation with the greater +ve charge will therefore have a smaller radius and the anion with the greater -ve charge will have a bigger radius for isoelectronic species.
Ionic radii should therefore increase in the following order: Mg2+<Na+<F<O2.

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