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first of all we know that size of atom atom increases down the group and decreases from left to right in a period .......ok ...so regarding Na+ and Li+.....size of Na+ > Li+ as size of Na > Li so their cations will decrease in size in same ratio as both r losing  the same no. of e-......Now for Be+2 and Al+3...same explanation.... size of Be > Al (bcoz size of atom decreases from left to right in a period) even Al+3 possess more  +ve charge so it has lost more e- compared to other atoms .......hence finally the order  is.....
 
Al+3 < Be+2 < Li+ < Na+
 
its what i feel...well i think my explanation is correct....
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