NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
What is the effect of the intervention of 4f orbitals on the atomic radii of the third (5d) series?
Options
- AIt causes a significant increase in atomic radii.
- BIt causes a significant decrease in atomic radii.
- CIt has no effect on atomic radii.
- DIt causes a slight increase in atomic radii.
Correct answer
C. It has no effect on atomic radii.
Step-by-step solution
The intervention of 4f orbitals results in no significant change in the atomic radii of the third (5d) series.