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Which of the following elements shows maximum number of different oxidation states in its compounds ?A. AmB. GdC. LaD. Eu |
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Answer» Correct Answer - A Element La shows only one oxidation state `(+3)`, elements Eu exihibits two oxidation states `(+2` and `+3)`, element Gd exihibits only one oxidation state `(+3)` while the element Am exhibits a wide range of oxidation states `(+2, +3, +4, +5` and `+6)` of which `+3` is the most stable one. In general, unlike lanthanoids, actiods exhiit a greater range of oxidation states. |
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