Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of the atomic radii of O, F and N?
  1. O, F, N
  2. N, F, O
  3. O, N, F
  4. F, O, N


Correct answer:  (d) F, O, N

Explanation: The increasing order of the atomic radii of oxygen, fluorine, and nitrogen is fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen. This is because the atomic radius decreases from left to right in a period.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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