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Which has a smaller ionic radius than it's neutral atom?

A. Iodine
B.Cesium
C.Oxygen
D.Nitrogen

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Step-by-step explanation:

Caesium (Cs) has a smaller ionic radius than it's neutral atom.

because Caesium belong to Group 1 and It loses 1 electron. After losing 1 electron it gains 1 positive charge that's why caesium ionic radius become smaller as compared to neutral atom.

Therefore,

Option B is correct.

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