Question
Explain about the oxidation state of actinoids.

Answer

  1. The most common oxidation state of actinoids is +3.
  2. In addition to that actinoids show variable oxidation states such as +2, +3, +4, +5, +6 and +7.
  3. The elements Americium (Am) and Thorium (Th) show +2 oxidation state in some compounds.
  4. Th, Pa, U, Np, Pu and Am show +5 oxidation states.
  5. Np and Pu exhibit +7 oxidation state.

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