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The atomic size of elements of group 2 c...

The atomic size of elements of group 2 compared to group 1 element are

A

equal

B

higher

C

smaller

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
Along a period atomic size decreases. So alkaline earth metals have smaller atomic size than alkali metals.
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