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The electronic configuration of actinides cannot be assigned with degree of certainty because of

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • small energy difference between 5f and 6d levels
  • overlapping of inner orbitals
  • free movement of electrons over all the orbitals
  • All of the above
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Since, there is a very small difference between the energies of $5 f$ and $6 d$ levels, thus the electron can go to $6 d$ level or can remain in $5 f$ level. Hence, the electronic configuration of actinides cannot be assigned with degree of certainty.
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