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Which statement best explains how ionic radius varies with charge and electronic configuration of ions?

Asked in RRB JE CBT 2 (CMA) · 2026
Periodicity In Properties · Chemistry
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ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesPeriodicity In PropertiesAtomic And Ionic RadiiRRB JE CBT 2 (CMA)2026
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Atomic radius generally decreases across a period and increases down a group.

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Option B — Higher positive charge leads to smaller ionic radius due to attraction

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