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JEE Advanced levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 3 of 3pt107

The increasing order of radii of , , and is:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: D

The higher charge (+4) removes more electrons (the whole outer and pair) and gives much smaller ions than +2 of either element. Within the same charge, Pb is below Sn, so Pb is larger. This gives the order stated.
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