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MHT CET · Chemistry · Solid State

If radius ratio for an ionic solid is \(0.5248\) and radius of cation is \(0.95 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\). What is the radius of anion?

  1. A \(1 \cdot 45 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\)
  2. B \(1 \cdot 81 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\)
  3. C \(1 \cdot 20 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\)
  4. D \(1 \cdot 60 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(1 \cdot 81 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}\)

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Radius ratio = radius of cation / radius of anion
\(0.5248 = 0.95 /\) radius of anion
Radius of anion \(= 1.81 A\)