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Actinoids in general show more oxidation states than the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is

A

higher energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals

B

lower energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals

C

higher reactivity of actinoids than lanthanoids

D

actinoids are more basic than lanthanoids.

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B
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