JEE Main 2007 — d and f Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2007
Question
The actinoids exhibits more number of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is because
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Correct answer
Dthe orbitals extend further from the nucleus than the orbitals
Step-by-step explanation
The actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is because the orbitals extend further from the nucleus than the orbitals.
Hence, (D) is correct.
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