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The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to:

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The radioactive nature of actinoids
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Actinoid contraction
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5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
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4f and 5d levels being close in energies
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The correct option is C 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
Minimum or comparable energy gap between 5f, 6d and 7s subshell makes electron excitation easier. Hence, there is a greater range of oxidation states in actinoids.

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