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How would you accont for the following? Lanthanoids form primarily + 3 ions, while the actinoids usually have higher oxidation states in their compounds, + 4 or even +6 being typical. |
| Answer» Solution :Lantranoids MOSTLY exhibit + 3 oxidation state in their compounds. Actinoids also normally show + 3 oxidation states. HOWEVER, their 5D, 6d and 7s ENERGY levels have compareable energies. As a result, they exhibit variable oxidation states due to the participation in bonding of all these three SUBSHELLS. | |