Lanthanide contraction is caused due to ...

Lanthanide contraction is caused due to -

A

the 4f electrons, which are gradually added, create a strong shielding effect

B

the 4f orbitals are greater in size than the 3d and 3f orbitals

C

the 5f orbitals strongly penetrate into the 4f orbitals

D

the poor shielding effect of 4f electrons is coupled with increased attraction between the nucleus and the added electrons.

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