Question

The size of Cl- is 1.81Ǻ and Cl = 0.99Ǻ. explain ​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Cl atom has 7 electrons in outermost orbit. So when 1 electron enters into the orbit to form Cl-, electronic repulsion increases by great extent, although it gains stability due to achieving electronic structure like inert gases.To get relief from such repulsion, radius of Cl- anion increases.

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