NEETChemistryd and f Block Elements
On the basis of Lanthanoid contraction, explain the following Radii of 4d and 5d block elements.
Options
- ARadii of 4d block elements are larger than 5d block elements.
- BRadii of 5d block elements are larger than 4d block elements.
- CRadii of 4d and 5d block elements are similar.
- DRadii of both 4d and 5d block elements do not follow any trend.
Correct answer
C. Radii of 4d and 5d block elements are similar.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Radii of 4d and 5d block elements are similar.