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

A) nobelium\[(No)\]and lawrencium\[(Lr)\]

B) neptunium \[(Np)\]and plutonium \[(Pu)\]

C) actinium\[(Ac)\]and thorium\[(Th)\]

D) berkelium \[(Bk)\]and californium\[(Cf)\]

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

\[\therefore \]Neptunium \[(Np)\]and Plutonium (Pu) show maximum number of oxidations state starting from +3 to +7 all oxidation states.