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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which one of the following elements shows maximum number of different oxidation states in its compounds?
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
‘ La ’ forms compounds in which its oxidation no. is 
‘Eu’ and‘ 
’ exhibit 
as well as 
oxidation state and not higher than that, due to stable 
configuration. whereas‘Am’ exhibits the oxidation states 
, etc. due to extremely large size and low ionisation energy
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