Question
Chemistry Question on electron displacement effects
Given below are two statement: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: 5f electrons can participate in bonding to a far greater extent than 4f electrons
Reason R: 5f orbitals are not as buried as 4f orbitals
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A