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Although Zirconium belongs to 4d transition series and Hafnium to 5d transition series even then they show similar physical and chemical properties because___________.

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

Lanthanoid contraction gives Hf and Zr nearly identical atomic/ionic radii and therefore similar properties.

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