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| 1. |
The main reason for larger number of oxidation states exhibited by the actinoids than the corresponding lanthanoids is [CBSE PMT 2005] |
| A. | Lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals |
| B. | Larger atomic size of actinoids than the lanthanoids |
| C. | More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals |
| D. | Greater reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoids |
| Answer» B. Larger atomic size of actinoids than the lanthanoids | |