NEET Chemistry · Medium

The d- and f-Block Elements: Actinoids MCQ

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ActinoidsMediumQuestion 46013

Question

Actinoids show a wider range of oxidation states mainly because:

  1. A
    5f, 6d, and 7s energies are comparable
    Correct
  2. B
    they are all colorless
  3. C
    they have no unpaired electrons
  4. D
    they are noble gases

Correct answer

5f, 6d, and 7s energies are comparable

Explanation

More orbitals can participate in bonding.