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The reason behind the lower atomic radius ofj Ga as compared to Al is.
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Presence of 10 d – electrons in gallium which have poor screening effect on the outer electrons increases the force of attraction between the outermost electrons and nuclear charge resulting in decrease in atomic radius.
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