Question: Explain the following variations in atomic or ionic radii: a. I- > I > I+ b. Ca2+ > Mg2+ > Be2+ c. Fe > Fe2+

Explain the following variations in atomic or ionic radii:
a. I- > I > I+
b. Ca2+ > Mg2+ > Be2+
c. Fe > Fe2+ > Fe3+

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