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Which of the following ions has the smallest radius among isoelectronic species with 18 electrons?

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Explanation

For isoelectronic species (K+, Ca²⁺, Sc³⁺, all with 18 electrons), radius decreases with increasing nuclear charge. Sc³⁺ (Z=21) has the smallest radius.

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