the 4f electrons, which are gradually added, create strong shielding effect
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B
the 4f orbitals are greater in size than the 3d and 3f orbitals
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C
the 5f orbitals strongly penetrate into the 4f orbitals
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D
the poor shielding effect of 4f electrons is coupled with increased attraction between the nucleus and the added electrons.
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Solution
The correct option is D the poor shielding effect of 4f electrons is coupled with increased attraction between the nucleus and the added electrons.
Lanthanoid contraction occurs because the poor shielding effect of 4f electrons is coupled with increased attraction between the nucleus and the added electrons.
The atomic and ionic radii (M3+ ions) of Lanthanide elements decrease with increase in atomic number.