The atomic radii of the elements across the second period of the periodic table:

  • A
    decrease due to increase in atomic number
  • B
    decrease due to increase in effective nuclear charge
  • C
    decrease due to increase in atomic weights
  • D
    increase due to increase in the effective nuclear charge

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Reason $(R)$: The effective nuclear charge of $Na^{+}$ ion is less than that of $Mg^{2+}$ ion.

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