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Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties

Among the following which one has the highest cation to anion size ratio?

A

CsF

B

LiF

C

NaF

D

CsI

Answer

CsF

Explanation

Solution

The order of size of given cations is Li+<Na+<Cs+{Li^{+} < Na^{+} < Cs^{+}} and the order of size of given anions is I>F{I^{-} > F^{-}} .
Thus, when the cation is largest and anion is smallest, the cation to anion size ratio is maximum. Hence, cation to anion size ratio is maximum for CsFCsF.