The element expected to form largest ion to achieve the nearest noble gas configuration is
(1) O
(2) F
(3) N
(4) Na
The ions formed are , , , and . All are isoelectronic with Neon ( electrons). For isoelectronic species, the ionic radius increases as the nuclear charge (atomic number) decreases. Nitrogen has the lowest atomic number (), so is the largest.
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