Chemistry (Periodic classification) doubt

Can anybody explain the logic behind the answer?
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Since the size of the chlorine atom is the smallest, the 3-d orbital is closest to the nucleus and hence if there is a d pi - p pi overlap, it is closest to the chlorine nucleus, forming a stronger attractive force You can think of it this way
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