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Zr and Hf have same atomic and ionic rad...

Zr and Hf have same atomic and ionic radii because

A

both are in same group

B

of diagonal relationship

C

of lanthanides contraction

D

they have similar chemical properties

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C
Hint : due to lanthanoid contraction, elements of `2^(nd)` & `3^(rd)` transition series resemble each other.
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