Assertion $(A)$: While going from left to right in the periodic table,the atomic size decreases more rapidly for the $3d$-series compared to the $4f$-series of elements.
Reason $(R)$: $3d$-electrons experience lesser shielding than $4f$-electrons.

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct,but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct but $(R)$ is not correct
  • D
    $(A)$ is not correct but $(R)$ is correct

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