Q8 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2) · Chemistry

The maximum number of possible oxidation states of actinoids are shown by:

  • A
    nobelium (No) and lawrencium (Lr)
  • B
    berkelium (Bk) and californium (Cf)
  • C
    actinium (Ac) and thorium (Th)
  • Correct answer
    D
    neptunium (Np) and plutonium (Pu)

Solution

Np and Pu show maximum number of oxidation states starting from +3 to +7 all oxidation states.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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