In group 15 elements, there is considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P but small increase from As to Bi. Why ?

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In group 15 elements, there is considerable increase in covalent radius from N to P but small increase from As to Bi. Why ?

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answered Dec 18, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 22
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[Hint : Due to completely filled d- and/or f-orbitals in As, Sb and Bi.]

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