The correct order of atomic radius of Li, Na, Be and O is
A.Na > Li > Be > O✓ Correct
B.Na > Be > Li > O
C.Be > Li > Na > O
D.O > Be > Li > Na
Explanation
Atomic radius increases down a group and decreases across a period. Na (Period 3) has the largest radius. Li and Be are in Period 2; Li (Group 1) is larger than Be (Group 2) because radius decreases across a period. Oxygen is further right in Period 2 and has the smallest radius among these. Therefore the correct order is Na > Li > Be > O.
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