Consider the following pairs of elements and identify the pairs of elements which have nearly same atomic radius.
I. Y, La
II. Zr, Hf
III. Mo, W
IV. Cr, Mo
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Due to the Lanthanide Contraction, pairs of elements in the same group from the second (4d) and third (5d) transition series have very similar atomic radii. Look for pairs like (Zr, Hf), (Nb, Ta), (Mo, W), etc.