Q31 / 125 · BITSAT 2015 · Chemistry

Which one of given elements shows maximum number of different oxidation states in its compounds?

Correct answer
A
$\mathrm{Am}$
B
$\mathrm{Fm}$
C
$\mathrm{La}$
D
Gd

Solution

Am shows maximum number of oxidation $$ \text { states, }+3,+4,+5,+6 $$

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

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