Question

Difference between S and $S^{2-}$ as $S^{2-}$ has

• A. larger radii and large size
• B. smaller radii and large size
• C. larger radii and small size
• D. smaller radii and small size

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The size of anion is always larger than corresponding neutral atom. So $S^{2-}$ has larger radii and larger size than S.