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The actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is becauseA. the 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f orbitalsB. there is a similarly between 4f and 5f orbitals in their angular part of the wave functionC. the actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoidsD. the 5f orbitals extend farther from the nucleus than the 4f orbitals |
| Answer» Correct Answer - D | |