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Q.

The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that

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a

Zr and Hf have same radius

b

Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state

c

Zr and Y have same radius

d

Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The elements of second and third transition series resembles more in properties than the elements of first and second transition series. It is due to lanthanide contraction. So, due to lanthanide contraction Zr and Hf have the same radius and also known as twin.

Hence required answer is Zr and Hf have same radius

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