The reason for a cation to be smaller than its parent atom is

  • A
    repulsion between the electrons of outer orbit
  • B
    Increased electrostatic attraction between nucleus and electrons.
  • C
    increase in the mass of the cation compared to neutral atom.
  • D
    change in the number of protons of cation compared to neutral atom.

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