Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties Ques 13
Question: On going down a main sub-group in the periodic table (example $ Li $ to $ Cs $ in IA or $ Be $ to $ Ra $ in IIA), the expected trend of changes in atomic radius is a [CPMT 1981; NCERT 1979]
Options:
A) Continuous increase
B) Continuous decrease
C) Periodic one, an increase followed by a decrease
D) A decrease followed by increase
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Continuous increase as no. of shells increases down the group.
