MHT CET2017Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which of the following statements is incorrect for pair of elements Zr - Hf?
Options
- ABoth possess same number of valence electrons
- BBoth have identical atomic sizes
- CBoth have almost identical ionic radii
- DBoth of these belong to same period of periodic table
Correct answer
D. Both of these belong to same period of periodic table
Step-by-step solution
Zr-Hf are chemical twins and are present in period 5 t h and 6 t h respectively.