Question

Down the group, atomic size increases due to:

a) Decrease in number of shells

b) Increase in tendency to lose electrons

c) Increase in nuclear force of attraction.

d) Increase in tendency to gain electrons​

Answer 1

Answer:

b --- increase in tendency to lose electrons

Answer 2

Explanation:

down the group atomic size increases due to addition of new shells , but according to the given options option b will be the correct answer.