Why do actinoids show a greater range of oxidation states than lanthanoids?
Oxidation state of a particular element depends on the bond/ bonding process in the compound. Actinoids (5f series) have poorly shielded 5f orbitals, which can participate in bonding, while lanthanoids (4f series) have well-shielded 4f orbitals, leading to a stable +3 oxidation state. This is the re
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