The dand fblock elements - Result Question 71
####71. The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to :-
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(a) actinoid contraction
(b)
(c)
(d) the redioactive nature of actinoids
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Solution:
- (b) Minimum or comparable energy gap between
and subshell makes electron excitation easier, hence there is a greater range of oxidation states in actinoids.