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Question:

Write one similarity and one difference between the chemistry of lanthanoid and actinoid elements

Solution:

Similarity : In lanthanoids and actinoids filling of (n-2)f orbitals is involved.Difference : Lanthanides can show a maximum oxidation state of +4 while actinides show oxidation states of +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7.