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Question
Which of the following actinoids show oxidation states upto +7?
(i) Am
(ii) Pu
(iii) U
(iv) Np
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Solution
(ii) Pu
(iv) Np
Explanation:
Actinides show a variety of oxidation states like +3, +5, +6 and +7.
Plutonium and Neptunium show all oxidation states up to +7.
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