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Which two elements have almost identical radii due to the lanthanoid contraction?
Chemistryd and f Block ElementsNEET
Options:
  • A La and Lu
  • B Zr and Hf
  • C Sc and Y
  • D Ba and Ra
Solution:
1545 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Zr and Hf
The almost identical radii of Zr (160 pm) and Hf (159 pm), a consequence of the lanthanoid contraction

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