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NEET2023Chemistry
Q.

The element expected to form largest ion to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration is:

  1. A

    F

  2. B

    N

  3. C

    Na

  4. D

    O

Solution

To reach the Ne configuration, each species gains/loses electrons: , , , .

All four ions are isoelectronic ( electrons), so size is governed by — lower nuclear charge gives a larger ion.

Order of nuclear charge: .

So is the largest.

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