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Select the correct statement.

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a

Across a transition series (from Cr to Cu), there is only a small variation in atomic radius from one element to another due to a very small increase in effective nuclear charge.

b

The rate of decrease in the size across the lanthanide series is less than that across the first transition series.

c

Both are correct statements

d

None of the statements is correct

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

(A) Successive addition of d-electrons screens the outermost electrons (4s) from the inward pull of the nucleus. As a result of this, the size of the atom does not change much from Cr to Cu. (B) This is due to lanthanide contraction.

The correct option is C.

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