VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is

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

    B) greater metallic  character  of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids

    C) more active nature of the actinoids

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

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The energy difference between \[5f\] and 6d orbitals is less than that between \[4f\] and 5d orbitals. Therefore, actinoids (having valence electrons in \[5f\] and 6d) exhibit more number of oxidation states.


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