MCQEasyJEE Main 2023 · 12 April, Shift 1Lanthanides & Actinides

Chemistry Question from JEE Main 2023 · 12 April, Shift 1

Given below are two statements:

Assertion A: 5f5f electrons can participate in bonding to a far greater extent than 4f4f electrons.

Reason R: 5f5f orbitals are not as buried as 4f4f orbitals.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A

    Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

  • B

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  • C

    A is false but R is true.

  • D

    A is true but R is false.

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