Actinides exhibit larger oxidation states than lanthanides, because of the very small energy gap between 5f, 6d and 7s subshells. Thus, the outermost electrons get easily excited to the higher energy levels, giving variable oxidation states.
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45 Mins EnglishMatch the following aspects with the respective metal.
Aspects | Metal | ||
(A) | The metal which reveals a maximum number of oxidation states | (i) | Scandium |
(B) | The metal although placed in 3d block is considered not as a transition element | (ii) | Copper |
(C) | The metal which does not exhibit variable oxidation states | (iii) | Manganese |
(D) | The metal which in +1 oxidation state in aqueous solution undergoes disproportionation | (iv) | Zinc |
Select the correct option :
