A) increase in nuclear attraction
B) decrease in nuclear attraction
C) increase in number of electrons
D) decrease in number of electrons
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
In a period as we move from left to right number of shells remain the same but the nuclear charge increases due to which the outermost shell is now pulled with greater force towards the centre, thereby reducing the size of the atom considerably.
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