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Oxidation States of Lanthanides

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Which of the following elements shows more number of oxidation state in its compound?

A

Am

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Gd

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C

La

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Eu

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Solution

The correct option is A Am
$A m - + 2 t o + 8$
$G d - + 1 t o + 3$
$L a - + 1 t o + 3$
$E u - + 2 a n d + 3$

So, $A m$ shows the most number of oxidation states.

Option A is correct.

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