Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

The element which has the smallest atomic radius is

Correct answer: D. Cu

  • A. Fe
  • B. Co
  • C. Ni
  • D. Cu

Explanation

Atomic radius decreases across a period since all these elements belong to the same period of the d-block, copper is the last element in the period amongst these elements. Hence it has the smallest atomic radius.

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