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The order of the atomic radii down the group in group 16 is

A

S`gt` Se `gt` Te`gt` Po`gt` O

B

O`gt` S`gt` Se`gt` Te`gt` Po

C

Po `gt` Te`gt` Se`gt` S`gt` O

D

Te`gt` S`gt` Se`gt` `gt` Po

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reason : As we move down the group the atomic radii increases due to increase in number of shells.
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