Indicate which is larger in each of the following two sets. (I)Cr²⁺ or Cr (II)N^2- or N A)Cr²⁺ is larger than Cr and N^3- is larger than N. B)Cr²⁺ is larger than Cr and N is larger than N^3-. C)Cr is larger than Cr²⁺ and N^3- is larger than N. D)Cr is larger than Cr²⁺ and N is larger than N^3-.

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Cr is larger than Cr²⁺ because losing electrons reduces electron-electron repulsion, leading to a smaller size. N³⁻ is larger than N because gaining electrons increases electron-electron repulsion, leading to a larger size.

Indicate Which Is Larger in Each of the Following Two