The correct increasing order of the ionic radii is:

  • A
    $Cl^{-} < Ca^{2+} < K^{+} < S^{2-}$
  • B
    $K^{+} < S^{2-} < Ca^{2+} < Cl^{-}$
  • C
    $S^{2-} < Cl^{-} < Ca^{2+} < K^{+}$
  • D
    $Ca^{2+} < K^{+} < Cl^{-} < S^{2-}$

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