NEETChemistryD and F Block ElementsMCQ+4 / −1
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
- Aactinoid contraction
- B5, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
- C4 and 5d levels being close in energies
- Dthe radioactive nature of actinoids.
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Correct answer: B
Minimum or comparable energy gap between 5f, 6d and 7s subshell makes electron excitation easier, hence there is a greater range of oxidation states in actinoids.
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