The Lanthanide Contraction Is Responsible for the Fact That

question 86

Multiple Choice

The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that

• A) Zr and Zn have similar oxidation states.
• B) Zr and Hf have the same oxidation states.
• C) Zr and Y have about the same radius.
• D) Zr and Hf have about the same radius.
• E) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation states.

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