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Which of the following elements shows maximum number of different oxidation states in its compounds ?

A

E

B

La

C

Gd

D

Am

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D
We know that lanthanides La, Gd shows + 3, oxidation state, while Eu shows oxidation states. Therefore Americium (Am) has maximum number of oxidation states.
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