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Zr(Z=40) and Hf(Z=72) have similar atomi...

Zr(Z=40) and Hf(Z=72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of:

A

Diagonal relationship

B

Lanthanoid contraction

C

Having similar chemical properties

D

Belonging to same group

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Due to lanthanoid contraction Zr and Hf has similar atomic and ionic radii.
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