\(F ^{-1}\) would have a larger radius than fluorine atom, because of _____________

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A Addition of an extra electron in \(F ^{-1}\)
B The ion was obtained after fluorine lost valence electron
C The effective nuclear charge of \(F ^{-1}\) is greater than that of \(F ^{-1}\)
D \(F\) is an ion while \(F\) is not.

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The ionic radii of negative ions are greater than the corresponding atomic radii, this is because a negative ion is formed by adding electron to the outermost shell, thus making it bigger

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\(F ^{-1}\) would have a larger radius than fluorine atom, because of _____________

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