The isoelectronic set of ions is
- (A) and
- (B) and
- (C) and ✓ Correct
- (D) and
Answer: (C)
Solution
Isoelectronic species carry the same number of electrons. Counting through the sets, the one in which every member has electrons is , , and . The other groupings each include a two-electron species such as , which breaks the match, so the nitride-oxide-fluoride-sodium set is the isoelectronic one.
JEE Main · 2019 · 10 Apr 2019 · Shift 1 · Single correct option