Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids,the main reason being

  • A
    Lesser energy difference between $5f$ and $6d$ than $4f$ and $5d$ orbitals
  • B
    More energy difference between $5f$ and $6d$ than between $4f$ and $5d$ orbitals
  • C
    More reactive nature of the actinoids than the lanthanoids
  • D
    $4f$ orbitals are more diffused than $5f$ orbitals

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