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Chemistry D and F - Block Elements Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The Lanthanoids contraction is responsible for the fact that

A
Zr and Y have about the same radius
B
Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
C
Zr and Hf have about the same radius
D
Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state

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C

Zr and Hf have almost identical radii due to lanthanoid contraction.

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