In which of the following systems will the radius of the first orbit (n = 1) be minimum?
We know that the radius (r) of an orbit of an atom of atomic number Z, according to Bohr's Model is:
Where, n= Principal Quantum number and Z= Atomic Number.
Thus, for a fixed n (n=1), the radius of an orbit is inversely proportional to Z.
Among the options, lithium ion has the highest atomic number, Z=3.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.