Statement I ; Actinoids show variable oxidation statesStatement 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;