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Assertion (A): Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states.
Reason (R): Actinoids are radioactive in nature.

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When studying the actinoids, focus on their ability to exhibit multiple oxidation states, which is a key feature of their chemistry.
Updated On: Jun 25, 2025
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
  • Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
  • Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Actinoids exhibit a wide range of oxidation states due to their ability to lose electrons from the 5f, 6d, and 7s orbitals. While it is true that actinoids are radioactive, this property is not responsible for the wide range of oxidation states they can adopt. Therefore, Reason (R) is true, but it is not the correct explanation for Assertion (A).
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