The ions $S^{2-}, Cl^{-}, K^{+}, Ca^{2+}$ are isoelectronic. Their ionic radii show

  • A
    a decrease from $S^{2-}$ to $Cl^{-}$ and then increase from $K^{+}$ to $Ca^{2+}$
  • B
    an increase from $S^{2-}$ to $Cl^{-}$ and then decrease from $K^{+}$ to $Ca^{2+}$
  • C
    a significant decrease from $S^{2-}$ to $Ca^{2+}$
  • D
    a significant increase from $S^{2-}$ to $Ca^{2+}$

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