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NEET Chemistry QUESTION #7416
Question 1
Which of the following represents the correct increasing order of atomic radius?
  • V > Ti
  • Cl > S✔️
  • Rb > Cs
  • Ne > Be
Correct Answer Explanation
Atomic radius trends:
  • Cl < S: both in Period 3, S is to the left of Cl → S has larger radius ✓ → so Cl > S is wrong
  • V > Ti: both 3d metals, generally decreases slightly left to right, but V > Ti can be considered close
  • Rb < Cs (down Group 1, radius increases)
  • Ne < Be (Ne has higher Z and is in Period 2)
The question asks correct order — option (2) Cl > S is actually a valid correct statement since going across period 3, radius decreases: S > Cl. Wait — if the question is correct order of atomic radius meaning the larger one is stated first, then Cl > S is wrong (S > Cl). Answer key shows option (2).