Question

Statement 1: The ionic size of $O^{2-}$ is bigger than that of $F^{-}$ ion
Statement 2: $O^{2-}$ and $F^{-}$ are isoelectronic ions

• A. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true and the statement $2$ is the correct explanation of the Statement $1$
• B. If both Statement $1$ and Statement $2$ are true but Statement $2$ is not the correct explanation of the Statement $1$
• C. If Statement $1$ is true but Statement $2$ is false
• D. If Statement $1$ is false but Statement $2$ is true

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct explanation $O^{2-}$ has higher negative charge than $F^{-}$