The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
A. Actinoid contraction
B. 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
C. 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
D. The radioactive nature of actinoids
Answer:B
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
A. Actinoid contraction B. 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies C. 4f and 5d levels being close in energies D. The radioactive nature of actinoids