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The main reason for larger number of oxidation state exhibited by the actinides than the corresponding lanthanides, is

A

more energy ifference between 5f and 6d orbitals than 4f and 5d orbitals

B

less energy difference between 5t and 6d orbitals than 4f and 5d orbitals

C

larger atomic size of actinides

D

more reactive nature of actinides than lanthanides

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