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Lanthanoid contraction is attributed to
APoor shielding among 4f electrons
BStrong shielding by 4f electrons
CAn added shell in each atom
DA fall in the nuclear charge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Poor shielding among 4f electrons
A 4f electron shields another poorly, so rising nuclear charge pulls the outer electrons inward.
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