Which of the following ions has the highest value of ionic radius?
Correct answer: D. O2-
- A. Li+
- B. B3+
- C. F-
- D. O2-
Explanation
The ionic radius is influenced by the charge on the ion. When an atom loses electrons to form a cation, like Li+ and B3+, the ionic radius decreases because there are fewer electron-electron repulsions and the remaining electrons are drawn closer to the nucleus. Conversely, when an atom gains electrons to form an anion, like F- and O2-, the ionic radius increases due to increased electron-electron repulsion. Among the given ions, O2- has the highest value of ionic radius because it gains two electrons, leading to a more significant increase in size compared to F-, which only gains one electron.
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