similarity in the radius of Zr and Hf is explained on the basis of
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Due to lanthanide contraction, Zr and Hf have almost similar atomic radii. It can be explained on the basis of shielding effect. The electrons present in inner shells, shield the outer electrons from nuclear charge, making them experience a low effective nuclear charge.
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lanthanide contraction
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