The species $Ar$,$K^{+}$ and $Ca^{2+}$ contain the same number of electrons. In which order do their radii increase?

  • A
    $Ca^{2+} < K^{+} < Ar$
  • B
    $K^{+} < Ar < Ca^{2+}$
  • C
    $Ar < K^{+} < Ca^{2+}$
  • D
    $Ca^{2+} < Ar < K^{+}$

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