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The second and third row elements of transition metals resemble each other much more than they resemble the first row because of
Q. The second and third row elements of transition metals resemble each other much more than they resemble the first row because of
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The d-and f-Block Elements
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lanthanoid contraction which results in almost same radii of second and third row metals
63%
B
diagonal relationship between second and third row elements
14%
C
similar ionisation enthalpy of second and third row elements
14%
D
similar oxidation states of second and third row metals
9%
Solution:
The second and third row of transition elements resemble each other more than they do with the first row of transition elements due to lanthanide contraction almost same atomic radius because of increase in nuclear charge.