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Published on: August 12, 2026
Which of the following is/are generally true regarding effective nuclear charge ( 
):
A
It increases on moving left to right in a period.
and
and
B
It remains almost constant on moving top to bottom in a group.
.
.
C
For isoelectronic species, as Z increases, 
decreases.
decreases. D
Both
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
For isoelectronic species, as Z increases, 
increases (and vice versa).
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