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The element californium belongs to a fam...

The element californium belongs to a familt of

A

Actinide series

B

Alkali metal family

C

Alkaline earth family

D

Lanthanide series

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The correct Answer is:
A
Electronic configuration of californium `( Z=98)` is `[Rn]5f^10 7s^2`. As last electron enters 5f orbital, the given element belongs to actinoid series.
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