Question

The size (diameters) of five atoms are in the order R<T<W<Y. Y being largest, if each has an electron situated on

its circumference, neglecting other factors, which of the atoms will lose its elctron most reluctantly? A. R B. T
C. W D. X E. Y​

Answer 1

The atom that has the smallest diameter will have the greatest electron attraction, so the electrons will be difficult to escape

So atom R will lose its electron most reluctantly