Increase covalent radius order: N, P, As, Sb

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Arrange the following elements in order of increasing covalent radius: N, P, As, Sb.

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Sb < As < P < N N < P < As < Sb Correct P < N < As < Sb As < Sb < N < P

Covalent radius increases down group 15 due to additional electron shells. Order: N < P < As < Sb.

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