Why the size of an anion is larger than the parent atom?

Why the size of an anion is larger than the parent atom?

Q. Why the size of an anion is larger than the parent atom?

A.            Due to increased repulsion among the electrons.

B.            Due to decrease in effective nuclear charge.

C.            Due to increased in effective nuclear charge.

D.            Both (a) and (b)

Answer: Both (a) and (b)

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