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Published on: August 23, 2026
The correct statements among the following are,
A
and 
are less stable than 
. and and
B
and 
are oxidant while 
and 
are reductant. Only
and
C
Cm and Am have seven unpaired electrons.
and Only
and Only
D
Actinoid contraction is greater from element to element than lanthanoid contraction. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Only
Only
Only
Only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
& 
more stable than 
In lanthanoids +3 oxidation state is more stable hance +4 ions act as oxidising agents and +2 ions act as reducing agents.
unpaired electrons
unpaired electrons
Actinoid contraction is more than lanthanoid contraction
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