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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q8 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q8: Which of the following order(s) of ionic radii is/are correct ?

QuestionPeriodic properties / ionic radii

Which of the following order(s) of ionic radii is/are correct ?

  1. O²⁻ < S²⁻ < Se²⁻ < Te²⁻
  2. Ti²⁺ < Ti³⁺ < Ti⁴⁺
  3. O²⁻ < F⁻ < Na⁺ < Mg²⁺

Select the answer using the code given below :

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

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