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STATEMENT-1 : Out of all actinoids , Th ...

STATEMENT-1 : Out of all actinoids , Th has highest melting point .
STATEMENT-2: Th has largest size among actinoids .

A

Statement-1 is True , Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True , Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True , Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False , Statement-2 is True

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To analyze the given statements, we need to evaluate both Statement-1 and Statement-2 regarding thorium (Th) and its properties among the actinoids. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Understand the Actinoids** - The actinoids are a series of elements from actinium (Ac) to lawrencium (Lr) in the periodic table. They are known for their complex electron configurations and varying physical and chemical properties. **Step 2: Evaluate Statement-1** - **Statement-1:** "Out of all actinoids, Th has the highest melting point." - Thorium (Th) does have a relatively high melting point compared to other actinoids. In fact, thorium has one of the highest melting points among the actinoids, which is approximately 1,750 °C. - Therefore, Statement-1 is **correct**. **Step 3: Evaluate Statement-2** - **Statement-2:** "Th has the largest size among actinoids." - The size of the actinoids generally decreases as we move from actinium (Ac) to lawrencium (Lr) due to the increasing nuclear charge which pulls the electrons closer to the nucleus. - Thorium, being one of the first elements in the actinoid series, does have a larger atomic radius compared to the later actinoids. Thus, it can be considered to have one of the largest sizes among the actinoids. - Therefore, Statement-2 is also **correct**. **Step 4: Conclusion** - Both statements are correct. Thorium has the highest melting point among the actinoids and also has one of the largest atomic sizes in this series. ### Final Answer: Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are correct. ---
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