Which of the following is responsible for the lanthanoid contraction?

  • A
    Similar oxidation states of $Zn$ and $Zr$
  • B
    Almost similar covalent and ionic radii of $Zr$ and $Hf$
  • C
    Similar oxidation states of $Zr$ and $Nb$
  • D
    Almost similar covalent and ionic radii of $Zr$ and $Yb$

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