The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is

The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is
  1. Cl-<Ca2+<K+<S2-
  2. K+<S2-<Ca2+<Cl-
  3. S2-<Cl-<Ca2+<K+
  4. Ca2+<K+<Cl-<S2-

Solution

For isoelectronic species, as nuclear charge increases radius decreases. Greater the positive charge, the lesser the size of the ion. Greater the negative charge, the larger the size of an ion.

    Ca2+< K+ < Cl- < S2-p  20         19       17        16e  18         18      18       18

So, the correct option is (D).

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