8.30 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.

The last element in the actinoid series is lawrencium, Lr. Its atomic number is 103 and

its electronic configuration isRn5f146d17s2 . The most common oxidation state

displayed by it is +3; because after losing 3 electrons it attains stable f14 configuration.

The last element in the actinoid series is lawrencium, Lr. Its atomic number is 103 and

its electronic configuration isRn5f146d17s2 . The most common oxidation state

displayed by it is +3; because after losing 3 electrons it attains stable f14 configuration.