Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q20: Which of the following statement(s) regarding polarizability is/are…

Which of the following statement(s) regarding polarizability is/are correct ?

1. Small, highly charged cations have high polarizing power
2. Large, highly charged anions are easily polarized
3. Cations that do not have a noble-gas electron configuration are easily polarized

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. (b) 1 only
3. (c) 3 only
4. (d) 1 and 2 only