Which of the following correctly explains the observed trend in atomic radii down Group 13 (Boron Family) considering the influence of d- and f-block electron filling in subsequent periods?
Atomic radii consistently increase from B to Tl due to the increasing number of electron shells.
Ga has a significantly smaller radius than Al due to the lanthanide contraction.
Tl has a larger radius than In, but the increase is smaller than expected due to the d-block contraction.
While the general trend is an increase in radius down the group, Ga experiences a smaller than expected increase in radius compared to Al due to the poor shielding effect of the 3d electrons, while Tl exhibits a smaller than expected increase compared to In due to the poor shielding of both the 4f and 5d electrons.
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Increase in nuclear charge
Increase in the number of electron shells
Decrease in shielding effect
Increase in effective nuclear charge
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All of these
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The increased shielding effect of d-electrons
The lanthanide contraction
The d-block contraction
Relativistic effects
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Lithium (Li)
Beryllium (Be)
Boron (B)
Fluorine (F)