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MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which of the following statements is incorrect for pair of elements Zr - Hf?

  1. A Both possess same number of valence electrons
  2. B Both have identical atomic sizes
  3. C Both have almost identical ionic radii
  4. D Both of these belong to same period of periodic table
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(D) Both of these belong to same period of periodic table

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Zr-Hf are chemical twins and are present in period 5th and 6th respectively.