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What is lanthanoid contraction? Write the general oxidation state of actinoids.

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The gradual decrease in size of lanthanoids with increase in atomic number is called lanthanoid contraction. Common oxidation states are `+3` and `+4`.
General Oxidation state of actinoids `+3`
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