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Why is the atomic radius of Hf and Zr are nearly same? |
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Answer» Answer: Zr and HF have almost IDENTICAL atomic radii due to LANTHANOID CONTRACTION. Hf is post lanthanoid element. As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the atomic size of Hf is similar to Zr ( element of PREVIOUS period) |
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