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Zr and Hf have identical sizes. Elaborate. |
| Answer» Both Zr and Hf are present in group 4 (d-block). The atomic radius of Zr (160 pm) is quite close to that of Hf (159 pm). Actually, Hf experiences lanthanoid contraction which causes a decrease in its atomic size and atomic radius. Therefore, the two elements have identical sizes. | |