The pair, that is referred as 'chemical twins' is
Ac, Cf
Hf, Ta
Tc, Re
La, Ac
C.
Tc, Re
Due to the presence of f-electrons, the nucleus is not screened effectively. Thus, the atomic radius of elements of second transition series (i.e., Nb, Mo, Tc etc) is similar to that of corresponding third transition series elements (i.e., Ta, W, Re). Hence, Nb-Ta; Mo-W or Tc-Re are called chemical twins.
Ce4+ is stable. This is because of
half-filled d-orbitals
all paired electrons ind-orbitals
empty orbital
fully filled d-orbital
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect for pair of elements Zr-Hf?
Both possess same number of valence electrons
Both have identical sizes
Both have almost identical radii
Both of these belong to same period of periodic table
Which element among the following does not form diatomic molecules?
Argon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Bromine