Question
Chemistry Question on Ionic Equilibrium In Solution
The correct order of increasing ionic radii is
A
Mg2+<Na+<F–<O2–<N3–
B
N3–<O2–<F–<Na+<Mg2+
C
F–<Na+<O2–<Mg2+<N3–
D
Na+<F–<Mg2+<O2–<N3–
Answer
Mg2+<Na+<F–<O2–<N3–
Explanation
Solution
For isoelectronic species
Ionicradii∝(+)vecharge(−)vecharge
Hence, correct order of ionic radii is
Mg2+<Na+<F–<O2–<N3–