Which of the following statement is true?

Actinoid contraction is equally same as lanthanoid contraction

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Actinoid contraction is smaller than lanthanoid contraction.

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There is no actinoid contraction observed.

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Actinoid contraction is greater than lanthanoid contraction

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Solution

The correct option is D
Actinoid contraction is greater than lanthanoid contraction

The contraction is greater from element to element in this series resulting from poor shielding by 5f electrons.

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