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The main reason for larger number of oxidation state exhibited by the actinoids than that of
corresponding lanthanoids, is
A
lesser energy difference between 
and 
-orbitals than between 
and 
-orbitals
and -orbitals than between and -orbitals B
larger atomic size of actinoids than the lanthanoids
C
more energy difference between 
and 
-orbitals than between 
and 
-orbitals
and -orbitals than between and -orbitals D
greater reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoids
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The main reason for larger number of oxidation state exhibited by the actinoids than that corresponding lanthanoids, is larger atomic size of actinoids than the lanthanoids.
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