The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are present in 3p orbital. In which element (Al or Si), electrons will experience more effective nuclear charge from the nucleus?

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The unpaired electrons in Si will experience more effective nuclear charge as the atomic radius of Si is smaller than the atomic radius of Al. Hence, the electrons are closer to the nucleus.

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