The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
- actinoid contraction
- 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
- 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
- the radioactive nature of actinoids.
Answer
(2) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
Solution
As per NCERT, the actinoids show a greater range of oxidation states, which is due to the fact that the 5f, 6d and 7s levels are of comparable energies.
∴ Electrons from all three levels can take part in bonding.
Answer: (2)