Larger number of oxidation states are ex...

Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids then those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being

A

the 4f orbitals are more diffused than the 5f orbitals

B

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

C

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

D

more reactive nature of actinids than that of lanthanoids

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B

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