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Class 12th Chemistry

Physical Properties of D Block

Ques 1. The transition elements have a general electronic configuration:

(a) ns2 np6 nd1−10
(b) (n − 1)d1−10 ns0−2 np0−6
(c) (n − 1)d1−10 ns1−2
(d) none of these

Ques 2. Which statement is true about the transitional elements?

(a) They are highly reactive
(b) They have low melting point
(c) They show variable oxidation states
(d) They are highly electropositive

Ques 3. Transitional elements are named transition elements because their characters are
(a) Like that of p -and d -block elements
(b) In between s and p -block elements
(c) They are members of IA group
(d) They are like inactive elements

Ques 4. Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired d -electron?
(a) Zn2+
(b) Fe2+
(c) Ni2+
(d) Cu2+

Ques 5. In which of the following the stability of two oxidation states is correctly represented?
(a) Fe2+ > Fe3+
(b) Ti3+ > Ti4+
(c) Mn2+ > Mn3+
(d) Cu+ > Cu2+

Ques 6. The atomic radii of the elements are almost same of which series
(a) L − Be − B
(b) Na − K − Rb
(c) F − Cl − Br
(d) Fe − Co − Ni
 Ques 7. Which is not true for transition elements?
(a) They do not form coordinate compounds
(b) They show variable valency
(c) They form coloured ions
(d) They are all metals

Ques 8. Which one of the following shows highest magnetic moment?

(a) V3+
(b) Cr3+ (c) Fe3+
(d) Co3+

Ques 9. The tendency of the transition elements to form coloured compound is attributed to:
(a) transition of electrons from one atom to the other.
(b) transition of electrons from s-orbitals of the outer shells to p-orbitals.
(c) d − d− transition of electron in last but one shell.
(d) none of the reason is correct.

Ques 10. Which of the following elements does not belong to the first transition series?
(a) Fe
(b) Ag
(c) V
(d) Cu

Ques 11. Electronic configuration of Cu(Z = 29) is

(a) [Ar]3d9 4 s2
(b) [Ar]3d5 4 s2
(c) [Ar]3d10 4 s1
(d) [Ar]3d6 4 s2

Ques 12. Which one of the following is an example of non-typical transition elements?
(a) Li, K, Na
(b) Zn, Cd, Hg
(c) Be, Al, Pb
(d) Ba, Ca, Sr

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