Each of the following sets contains isoelectronic ions (ions containing the same number of electrons). Select the set that shows the correct trend in increasing size or increasing ionic radius. (A) O2– < F– < Na+ < Mg2+ ; (B) F– < O2– < Mg2+ < Na+; (C) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2–; (D) Mg2+ < Na+ < F– < O2–;

For isoelectronic species, lower the nuclear charge higher the radius.

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Each of the following sets contains isoelectronic ions (ions containing the same number of electrons). Select the set that shows the correct trend in increasing size or increasing ionic radius.

(A) O²^– < F^– < Na⁺ < Mg²⁺ ;

(B) F^– < O²^– < Mg²⁺ < Na⁺;

(D) Mg²⁺ < Na⁺ < F^– < O²^–;

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