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The element expected to form largest ion to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration is:

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

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To reach Neon configuration: gains 3 electrons gains 2 electrons gains 1 electron loses 1 electron These are isoelectronic species (all have 10 electrons). In isoelectronic species, the ion with the lowest nuclear charge () will have the largest radius because the nucleus exerts less pull on the same number of electrons.Atomic numbers: . has the smallest , so it is the largest ion.

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The element expected to form largest ion to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration is:
A
B
C
D

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