CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2011

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    Which one of the following pairs of elements is called chemical twins because of their very similar chemical properties?

    A)  Mn and W         

    B)  Mo and Tc

    C)  Fe and Re          

    D)  Hf and Zr

    E)  Fe and Co

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Zr and Hf possesses similar atomic size and hence,   have   almost   same   chemical properties, so they are called twins of Periodic Table.   It is due to lanthanide contraction.


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