p-Block Elements - I
easy

How would you explain the lower atomic radius of $Ga$ as compared to $Al$ ?

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Solution

Although $Ga$ has one shell more than $\mathrm{Al}$, its size is lesser than $\mathrm{Al}$. This is because of the poor shielding effect of the $3 d$-electrons. The shielding effect of $d$-electrons is very poor and the effective nuclear charge experienced by the valence electrons in gallium is much more than it is in the case of $\mathrm{Al}$.

Standard 11
Chemistry

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