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The atomic radius of Ag is closest to:

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Cu
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Hg
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Ni
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Au
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Solution

The correct option is D Au
Because of Lanthanide contraction, an increase in Zeff is observed and so, the size of Au instead of being greater, as is expected, turns out to be similar to that of Ag.

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