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Which among the following is an incorrect statement?

Option: 1

Ionic radius of a metal is same as its atomic radius


Option: 2

The ionic radius of a metal is less than its atomic radius


Option: 3

The atomic radius of a non-metal is less than its ionic radius


Option: 4

The ionic radius of a metal is more than its atomic radius


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Metals are electropositive in nature i.e., they readiy lose electrons and form cations.
Cations are smaller than their corresponding neutral atom.Non-metals usually gain electron and form anions. Anions are larger than their corresponding neutral atom.

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