JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2007

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    The main reason for larger number of oxidation states exhibited by the actinides than the corresponding lanthanides, is

    A)  lesser energy difference between \[5f\] and\[6d\]orbitals than between \[4f\] and \[5d\]orbitals

    B)  larger atomic size of actinides than the lanthanides

    C)  more energy difference between \[5f\] and 6d orbitals than between \[4f\] and 5d orbitals

    D)  greater reactive nature of the actinides than the lanthanides

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The main reason for larger number of oxidation states exhibited by actinides than corresponding lanthanides is lesser energy difference between \[5f\] and \[6d\] orbitals than between \[4f\] and \[5d\]-orbitals.


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