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Answer: 4. N

Key idea: For isoelectronic ions (all 10 electrons), the one with the lowest nuclear charge is the largest.

The ions are \(\mathrm{Na^+}\) (Z = 11), \(\mathrm{O^{2-}}\) (8), \(\mathrm{F^-}\) (9), \(\mathrm{N^{3-}}\) (7). Fewer protons hold the same 10 electrons less tightly, so \(\mathrm{N^{3-}}\) is largest. Option 4.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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