Which statement is correct

Options

A. For potassium, the atomic radius lt ionic radius, but for bromine, the atomic radius gt ionic radius
B. For potassium and bromine both, the atomic radii gt ionic radii
C. For potassium and bromine both, the atomic radii lt ionic radii
D. For potassium, the atomic radius gt ionic radius but for bromine, the atomic radius lt ionic radius

Answer

D

Explanation

Parent atom are always greater in size to its cation. Parent atom is always smaller to its anion.
`K^(o+) lt K^((s))` .