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Why are the ionisation energies of 5d elements greater than 3d elements? |
| Answer» In the 5d series, after lanthanum (Z=57) there is lanthanide contraction. As a result in each group the atomic size of 5d element is small and its nuclear charge is large. Hence, electrons from both can participate in bonding. | |