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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.

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Lawrencium (Z=103) is the last element in the actinoid series.

Its electronic configuration is [Rn]865f146d17s2.

The most common oxidation state displayed by it is +3 because after losing 3 electrons it attains stable f14 configuration.

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