Question

why the zirconium and hafnium shows same atomic radii?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Zirconium and hafnium have similar atomic radii because of the basis of shielding effect. In case of post lanthanide elements like hafnium , 4f subsgell is filled and it is not very effective at shielding the outer shell electrons.

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Answer 2

Hey mate here is ur answer :-

❇ Zr and Hf have same atomic Radius bcoz of Lanthanide Contraction .

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