Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order. Mg²⁺ F > Br > I. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(C) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

(D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: JEE Main 2025 Chemistry question

JEE Main 2025 · 29 Jan, Morning shift · Q68

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Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : The radii of isoelectronic species increases in the order.

\mathrm{Mg^{2+} < Na^+ < F^- < O^{2-}}

Statement (II) : The magnitude of electron gain enthalpy of halogen decreases in the order. Cl > F > Br > I. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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