JEE Main 2019Chemistryd and f Block ElementsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2019d and f Block Elements Question with Solution

JEE Main 2019 (12 Apr Shift 2)

Question

The pair that has similar atomic radii is:

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Correct answer
AMo and W

Step-by-step explanation

Among the given pairs Mo and W have the same atomic radius of 139 pm and this is due to Lanthanoid contraction.
This happens due to the poor screening ability of 4f electrons. The radius of other pairs are:
Sc (162 pm) and Ni (124 pm)
Mo (139 pm) and W (139 pm)
Mn 140 pmand Re 135 pm
Ti170 pm and Hf 159 pm.

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