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Al and Ga have the same covalent radii because of: greater shielding power of s-electrons of Ga atoms, poor shielding power of s-electrons of Ga atoms, poor shielding power of d-electrons of Ga atoms, greater shielding power of d-electrons of Ga atoms

A

greater shielding power of s-electrons of Ga atoms

B

poor shielding power of s-electrons of Ga atoms

C

poor shielding power of d-electrons of Ga atoms

D

greater shielding power of d-electrons of Ga atoms

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poor shielding power of d-electrons of Ga atoms
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