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ChemistryThe d and f-Block ElementsMHT CET

Pd and Pt have almost same atomic size due to

Answer: (C)

Solution

The poor shielding by 4f electrons causes lanthanide contraction, making the 5d element Pt nearly as large as 4d element

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