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The screening effect of d-electrons is

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Remember the order \(s \textgreater p \textgreater d \textgreater f\). Poor shielding by d and f electrons is responsible for phenomena like Lanthanide contraction and the inert pair effect.

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Equal to p-electrons
Much more than p-electrons
Same as f-electrons
Less than p-electrons.

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The Correct Option is D

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The Correct Option is D

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