The ions $O^{2-}, F^{-}, Na^{+}, Mg^{2+}$ and $Al^{3+}$ are isoelectronic. Their ionic radii show

  • A
    an increase from $O^{2-}$ to $F^{-}$ and then decrease from $Na^{+}$ to $Al^{3+}$
  • B
    a decrease from $O^{2-}$ to $F^{-}$ and then increase from $Na^{+}$ to $Al^{3+}$
  • C
    a significant increase from $O^{2-}$ to $Al^{3+}$
  • D
    a significant decrease from $O^{2-}$ to $Al^{3+}$

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