Question:
The reason for the small radius of Ga compared to Al is _______.
(i) poor screening effect of d and f orbitals
(ii) increase in nuclear charge
(iii) presence of higher orbitals
(iv) higher atomic number
Solution:
Option (i) poor screening effect of d and f orbitals and (ii) increase in nuclear charge are the answers.
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