Which of the following represents the correct order of ionic radii?
Correct answer: A. Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+
- A. Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+
- B. Li+ > Na+ > K+ > Rb+
- C. Li+ = Na+ = K+ = Rb+
- D. Rb+ > Na+ > K+ > Li+.
Explanation
The correct order of ionic radii for alkali metal ions is Li+ < Na+ < K+ < Rb+. This is because as you move down Group 1 in the periodic table, each successive element has an additional electron shell, thereby increasing the size of the ion. Option A correctly reflects this trend. Options B and D incorrectly suggest that ionic radii decrease or are incorrectly ordered, while Option C incorrectly assumes that all ions have equal radii, which is not the case.
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