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Which group of atoms have nearly same atomic radius?

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a

Fe, Co, Ni

b

Li, Be, B, C

c

Na, K, Rb, Cs

d

F, Cl, Br, I

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Transition metals in the same period whose atomic radii do not vary much include Fe, Co, and Ni. This is because the additional screening of  3d electron offset the increasing attraction on the outer 4s electrons caused by the more protons moving from Fe to Co and Ni. Hence, the option C is correct.

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