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Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids. This can be best explained as

A

4f orbitals more diffused than the 5f orbitals

B

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

C

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

D

More reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoids

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