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The highest oxidation state in plutonium (At. No. = 94) is
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesMHT CETMHT CET 2019 (Shift 1)
Options:
  • A +6
  • B +4
  • C +5
  • D +7
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The correct answer is: +7
The highest oxidation state in plutonium (Atomic number = 94) is + 7. It can show a greater range of oxidation states which (in part) is attributed to the fact 5f, 6d and 7s levels are of comparable energies. Plutonium (Pu) can show oxidation state of +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7 in its compound.

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