The atomic radii of transition elements in a period are.

Options

A. smaller than those of s-block as well as p-block elements
B. greater than those of p-block as well as s-block elements
C. smaller than those of s-block but greater than those of p-block elements
D. greater than those of s-block but smaller than those of p-block elements

Answer

C

Explanation

Atomic radii decreases from left to right