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Q.

More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is 

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a

more active nature of the actinoids

b

lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between  4f and 5d orbitals

c

greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids

d

more energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals

answer is C.

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More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinides than by the lanthanides due to lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d-orbitals.The statement c is correct, larger the value of n+l, lesser the energy difference.

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