The main reason for the actinoids exhibiting a larger number of oxidation states than the lanthanoids is:

  • A
    $4f$-orbitals are more extended than $5f$-orbitals.
  • B
    The energy difference between $5f$ and $6d$ orbitals is less than that between $4f$ and $5d$ orbitals.
  • C
    The energy difference between $5f$ and $6d$ orbitals is more than that between $4f$ and $5d$ orbitals.
  • D
    Actinoids are more reactive in nature than lanthanoids.

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