BITSAT2011Chemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which of the following pairs has the same size?
Options
- AFe ²⁺, Ni ²⁺
- BZr ⁴⁺, Ti ⁴⁺
- CZr ⁴⁺, Hf ⁴⁺
- DZn ²⁺, Hf ⁴⁺
Correct answer
C. Zr ⁴⁺, Hf ⁴⁺
Step-by-step solution
Due to lanthanide contraction, the size of Zr and Hf (atom and ions) become nearly similar.