AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Periodic Table

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Ionic Radii MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following pairs has the same size?

A

Zn²⁺, Hf⁴⁺

B

Fe²⁺, Ni²⁺

C

Zr⁴⁺, Ti⁴⁺

D

Zr⁴⁺, Hf⁴⁺

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

Zr⁴⁺ and Hf⁴⁺ have similar ionic radii due to lanthanoid contraction.

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