Consider the Set of Isoelectronic Atoms and Ions A²⁻, B⁻

Multiple Choice

Consider the set of isoelectronic atoms and ions A²⁻, B⁻, C, D⁺, and E²⁺. Which arrangement of relative radii is correct?

A) A ²⁻ > B ⁻ > C > D ⁺ > E ²⁺
B) E ²⁺ > D ⁺ > C > B ⁻ > A ²⁻
C) A ²⁻ > B ⁻ > C < D ⁺ < E ²⁺
D) A ²⁻ < B ⁻ < C > D ⁺ > E ²⁺
E) None of these choices are correct.