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Al and Ga have nearly the same covalent radii because of:
Options:
A .  Greater shielding effect of s-electrons of Ga atoms
B .  Poor shielding effect of s-electrons of Ga atoms
C .  Poor shielding effect of d-electrons of Ga atoms
D .  Greater shielding effect of d-electrons of Ga atoms
Answer: Option C
:
C
Due to poor shielding effect of d-electrons, nuclear attraction over valency electrons increases hence atomic size decreases

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