Assertion (A) $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ are isoelectronic but the magnitude of ionic radius of $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ is less than that in $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$.
Reason (R) The effective nuclear charge on the outermost electrons in $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$ is greater than that in $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$.The correct option among the following is
- A
A is true, R is true and R is the correct explanation for A .
- B
A is true, R is true but R is not the correct explanation for A .
- C
A is true but R is false.
- D
A is false but R is true.
✓ Correct answer: A
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