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What is the correct order of radii of Fe...

What is the correct order of radii of `Fe^(2+), Fe^(3+)` and neutral Fe atom. Why? 

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neutral atom is larger in size than cation due to increased nuclear attraction. Di positively charged ion is still smaller due lesser number of electrons
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