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The reason for greater range of oxidatio...

The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to

A

Actinoid contraction

B

5f, 6d ad 7s levels having comparable energies

C

4f and 5d levels being close in energies

D

The radioactive nature of actinoids

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