In case of isoelectronic species the size of F-, Ne and Na+ is affected by :
- Nuclear charge (Z)
- None of the factors because their size is the same
- Electron-electron interaction in the outer orbitals
- Principal quantum number (n)
Answer
(1) Nuclear charge (Z)
Solution
F-, Ne, Na+: each has 10 electrons, 1s2 2s2 2p6 (same n = 2, same electron–electron repulsion)
Only Z differs: F- (9) < Ne (10) < Na+ (11)
∵ larger Z pulls the same 10 electrons more strongly ⇒ size: F- > Na+
⇒ size depends on nuclear charge (Z); (B), (C), (D) are not the deciding factor
Answer: (1)