JEE Main 2008 — d and f Block Elements Question with Solution
JEE Main 2008
Question
Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being
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Correct answer
Blesser energy difference between and than between and orbitals
Step-by-step explanation
Being lesser energy difference between and than and orbitals.
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