Which pair of elements has nearly same atomic size?
A)Sr, Ba
B)Br, Iodine
C)Zr, Hf
D)Sn, Pb

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Zr and Hf belong to 4d and 5d series and thus experience Lanthanide contraction which results in almost same size of the two atoms. 
Hence, correct answer is (C)

 

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C. Zr and Hf
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