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Why actinoid contraction is more than lanthanoid contraction

A

5f orbitals are more diffused as compared to 4f-orbital from nucleus.

B

4f-orbitals are more diffused as compared to 5f-orbitals.

C

Shielding effect of electrons present in 4f- and 5f-orbitals is equal.

D

The azimuthal quantum numbers of 4f- and 5f orbitals are the same

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