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Q.

Statement I ; Actinoids show variable oxidation states

Statement II ; Energy difference between 7s, 6d and 5f subshells is very little

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a

Statements I and II are correct

b

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

c

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

d

Statements I and II are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Due to a very small difference in the energies of 7s, 6d and 5f subshells not only 7s and 6d electrons but also 5f electrons involve in bonding in actinoid elements;

they show variable oxidation states;

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Statement I ; Actinoids show variable oxidation statesStatement II ; Energy difference between 7s, 6d and 5f subshells is very little