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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is iner pair effect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Inert pair effect is the effect which is observed due to imperfect shielding by f-orbitals .This imperfect shielding and increase in effective nuclear charge pull the ns electrons closer to the nucleus. This also results in almost constant size down the group among higher atomic number elements

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