NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryd and f Block ElementsPractice
Which of the following pairs has the same size?
Options
- AZ n 2 + ,H f 4 +
- BF e 2 + , C u 2 +
- CZ r 4 + , H f 4 +
- DZ r 4 + , T i 4 +
Correct answer
C. Z r 4 + , H f 4 +
Step-by-step solution
Here Z r + 4 (4d) and H f + 4 (5d) are having same size which is possible due to poor screening effect by inner d or f orbitals electrons due to highly diffused shape of these orbitals or lanthanide contraction in Hf .