why the elements of 4d and 5d series nearly have the same atomic radii?
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The Lanthanide Contraction is the result of a poor shielding effect of the 4f electrons. ... Pd has 4d electrons while Pt has 5d and 4f electrons. These 2 elements have roughly the same atomic radius. This is due to Lanthanide Contraction and shielding.
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