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| 1. |
The radii (metallic) of Fe, Co and Ni are nearly same. This is due to |
| A. | lanthanide contraction |
| B. | the fact that successive addition of d-electrons screen the outer electrons (4s) from the inward pull of the nucleus |
| C. | increase in radii due to increase in 'n' is compensated by decrease in radii due to increase in effective nuclear charge (Z) |
| D. | atomic radii do not remain constant but decrease in a normal gradation |
| Answer» C. increase in radii due to increase in 'n' is compensated by decrease in radii due to increase in effective nuclear charge (Z) | |