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Actinoid compounds are more basic than lanthanoid compounds.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.This interesting question is from D and F-Block Elements topic in chapter D and F-Block Elements of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (a) True

Best EXPLANATION: Lanthanoids are INVOLVED in the filling of 4F- orbitals, whereas actinoids are involved in the filling of 5f-orbitals. The binding energy of 4f electrons is comparatively less than that of 5f-electrons. The COMPOUNDS FORMED by lanthanides are less basic, whereas the compounds of actinides are highly basic.



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