Comprehension given below is followed by some multiple choice questions. Each question has one correct option.
Choose the correct option. In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic numbers which is related to the electronic configuration. Depending upon the type of orbitals receiving the last electron, the elements in the periodic table have been divided into four blocks, viz, s, p, d and f. The modern periodic table consists of 7 periods and 18 groups. Each period begins with the filling of a new energy shell. In accordance with the Arfbau principle, the seven periods (1 to 7) have 2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32 and 32 elements respectively. The seventh period is still incomplete. To avoid the periodic table being too long, the two series of f-block elements, called lanthanoids and actinoids are placed at the bottom of the main body of the periodic table.
The last element of the p-block in 6th period is represented by the outermost electronic configuration.
Rn is the last element of 6th period and has an atomic number of 86. So the last electron enters in the 6p subshell. Thus option (iii) is correct.
Option i) and ii) are incorrect as the last electron enters the 7th shell therefore they belong to 7th period.
In case of option iv) the configuration shows that the element is not the last element as it would have a stable orbital.
