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

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

JIPMERJIPMER 2007The d-and f-Block Elements

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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.