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Question
Which is the last element in the series of the actinoids? Write the electronic configuration of this element. Comment on the possible oxidation state of this element.
Solution
The last element of the actinoid series is Lawrencium (Lr) which has an atomic number of 103. Its electronic configuration is [Rn] 5f146d17s2 and its possible oxidation state is +3.
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