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d and f-Block Elements

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EXERCISE-I (Conceptual Questions) Build Up Your Understanding

d-BLOCK ELEMENTS 9. The product of oxidation of I with MnO4 in
– –

1. For a catalyst which condition is not essential : weak alkaline medium is :

(1) Variable oxidation states – – –
(1) IO3 (2) I2 (3) IO (4) IO4
(2) High ionisation energy
(3) Vacant orbitals DB0010
(4) Free valency on the surface 10. Which of the following oxide of chromium is
DB0001 amphoteric in nature
2. To which of the following series the transition
(1) CrO (2) Cr2O3 (3) CrO3 (4) CrO5
element from Z = 39 to Z = 48 belong :
(1) 3d series (2) 4d series DB0012
(3) 5d series (4) 6d series 11. Compared to Cu
2+ 9
having 3d configuration, Cu
+

DB0002 10
having 3d configuration (aq. solution) :-

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3. KMnO4 on treatment with conc. H2SO4 forms a (1) Is more stable
compound (X) which decomposes explosively on (2) Is equally stable
heating forming (Y). The (X) and (Y) are (3) Is less stable
respectively
(4) Stability depends upon nature of copper salt
(1) Mn2O7, MnO2 (2) Mn2O, Mn2O3
DB0013
(3) MnSO4, Mn2O3 (4) Mn2O3, MnO2
DB0003 12. CrO3 is red orange in colour. The nature of
oxide is:-
4. Which pair of ions is colourless :
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
(1) Acidic (2) Basic
(1) Mn , Co (2) Fe , Cr
2+ 3+ 2+ 2+
(3) Amphoteric (4) Neutral
(3) Zn , Sc (4) Ti , Cu
DB0015
DB0004
13. Maximum spin magnetic moment is shown by :
5. (NH4)2Cr2O7 (Ammonium dichromate) is used in 5 6 7 8
(1) d (2) d (3) d (4) d
fire works. The green coloured powder blown in
air is : DB0017

(1) Cr2O3 (2) CrO2 (3) Cr2O4 (4) CrO3 14. Disproportion can be shown by
2–
DB0005 (1) MnO4 in acidic medium
+
X
(2) Cu in aqueous medium
6. 
Cr2 O27 −  
 2CrO4 , X and Y are respectively
2−
Y
(3) Cl2 in alkaline medium
– + + –
(1) X = OH , Y = H (2) X = H , Y = OH (4) All of these
– – DB0018
(3) X = OH , Y = H2O2 (4) X = H2O2, Y = OH
15 Which of the following configurations of 3d series
DB0006
exhibits the largest number of oxidation states –
7. The higher oxidation states of transition elements (1) [Ar] 3d 4s
8 2
(2) [Ar] 3d 4s
10 1

are found to be the combination with A and B, 5 2 7 2

(3) [Ar] 3d 4s (4) [Ar] 3d 4s
which are:
(1) F, O (2) O, N (3) O, Cl (4) F, Cl DB0024
DB0008 16 Which of the following pair of ions has same
n+ value of "spin-only" magnetic moment
8. Magnetic moment of x is 24 B.M. Hence No. + 2+ 3+ 2+
of unpaired electron and value of 'n' respectively. (1) Cu , Cu (2) Co ,
Fe
(Atomic number = 26) 2+
(3) Ti , V
2+ 2+
(4) Sc , Zn
+2

(1) 4 , 3 (2) 3 , 5 (3) 4 , 2 (4) 4 , 1

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17. Which of the following transition metal do not 26. Which of the following 3d series metal has
form amalgam with Hg :- positive value of E°(M /M) ?
+2

(1) Fe (2) Co
(1) Zn (2) Cu (3) Mn (4) Cr
(3) Ni (4) All of the above
DB0154
DB0145
f-BLOCK ELEMENTS
18. Highest fluoride and oxide of Mn are
respectively:- 27. Which of the following actinide element does not
(1) MnF7, Mn2O7 (2) MnF5, Mn2O7 found in nature ?

(3) MnF4, Mn2O7 (4) MnF6, Mn2O7 (1) Th90 (2) Pa91
DB0146 (3) U92 (4) Lr103
19. Which is not a property of intestitial compound ? FB0155
(1) Non stiochiometric 28. Which element does not show +4 oxidation state:-
(2) Harder than pure metal (1) Ce (2) Ti (3) Pt (4) Eu

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(3) Chemically inert
FB0156
(4) Having low melting point
29. Which of the following ion is diamagnetic and
DB0147
colourless ?
20. Which halide of copper does not exist ? +3 +3
(1) La (2) Lu
(1) CuF2 (2) CuCl2 (3) Cu2I2 (4) CuI2
+2
(3) Zn (4) All of the above
DB0148
FB0157
21. Which order is correct for oxidising power ?
30. The general electronic configuration of lanthanoid
(1) Cr2 O7−2 < VO2+ (2) VO2+ > MnO4−
elements is :
(3) VO2+ < Cr2 O7−2 (4) Cr2 O7−2 > MnO4−
(1) [Xe] 4f
0–14
5d
0–1
6s
2

DB0149 (2) [Xe] 4f

0–14
5d
1–2
6s
1

22. Permangnate titrations in presence of (3) [Xe] 4f

0–14
5d 6s
0–1 1–2

Hydrochloric acid are not satisfactory because :-

(4) None of these
(1) HCl is a weak acid FB0030
(2) HCl is a volatile acid 31. Cerium can show the oxidation state of +4
(3) KMnO4 will oxidise HCl into Cl2 because
(4) KMnO4 will show disproportionation in (1) it resemble alkali metals
presence of HCl (2) it has very low value of I.E.
DB0150 (3) of its tendency to attain noble gas configuration
23. Which compound is used in manufacturing of of xenon
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(4) of its tendency to attain 4f configuration
K2Cr2O7 ?
FB0031
(1) Na2CrO4 (2) CrO5
(3) FeCr2O4 (4) CrO3 32. The highest oxidation state shown by actinides is:
DB0151 (1) +6 (2) +7 (3) +5 (4) +4
24. Which of the following does not give chromyl FB0033
chloride test ? 33. The electronic configuration of gadolinium (At.
(1) NaCl (2) KCl (3) NH4Cl (4) HgCl2 No. 64) is :
7 1 2 8 0 2
DB0152 (1) [Xe] 4f 5d 6s (2) [Xe] 4f 5d 6s
25. Which is correct match 8 1 1 7 0 2
(3) [Xe] 4f 5d 6s (4) [Xe] 4f 5d 6s
(1) Brass ; Cu + Zn
(2) Bronze ; Cu + Sn FB0034
(3) Stainless steel ; Cr + Ni 34. Which oxidation state is not shown by lanthanoids?
(4) All of the above (1) +2 (2) +3 (3) +4 (4) +6
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35. Which of the following species acts as a reducing 38. When lanthanoid element is heated with sulphur
agent ? then compound obtained is :-
+4 +3 +2 +3
(1) Ce (2) Lu (3) Eu (4) Ce (1) LnS2 (2) Ln2S3 (3) Ln2S (4) Ln3S4
FB0159 FB0161
36. Which of the following pair have almost similar size? 39. Formula of halide of lanthanoid may be
(1) Ti22 and Zr40 (2) Nb41 and Ta73
(1) LnX3 (2) LnX5
(3) Y39 and La57 (4) Ca20 and Ir31 (3) LnX2 (4) LnX6
FB0160 FB0162
37. An increase in both atomic and ionic radii with
40. What is the composition of misch metal alloy?
atomic number occurs in any group of the
(1) Lanthanoid metal (95%) + Iron (5%)
periodic table. In accordance of this the ionic
radii of Ti (IV) and Zr (IV) ions are 0.68 Å and (2) Cu (69%) + Zn (31%)

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0.74 Å respectively but for Hf (IV) ion the ionic (3) Al (20%) + Cu (80%)
radius is 0.75 Å, which is almost the same as (4) Cr (50%) + Zn (30%) + Cu (20%)
that for Zr (IV) ion. This is due to :- FB0163
(1) greater degree of covalency in compounds of
4+
Hf
(2) Lanthanide contraction
(3) Difference in the co-ordination number of
+4 +4
Zr and Hf in their compounds
(4) Actinide contraction
FB0039

EXERCISE-I (Conceptual Questions) ANSWER KEY

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 1 4 3
Que. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. 2 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 2 4 4 4 4
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. 3 2 1 4 3 2 2 2 1 1
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EXERCISE-II (Previous Year Questions) AIPMT/NEET
AIPMT 2006 AIPMT 2009
6. Which one of the elements with the following
1. In which of the following pairs are both the ions
outer orbital configurations may exhibit the
coloured in aqueous solution?
largest number of oxidation states?
(At. no. : Sc= 21, Ti = 22, Ni = 28, Cu = 29, 2 2 3 2 5 1 5 2
(1) 3d 4s (2) 3d 4s (3) 3d 4s (4) 3d 4s
Co =27)
2+ + 2+ 3+ DB0045
(1) Ni ,Cu (2) Ni ,Ti
3+ 3+ 3+ 2+
AIPMT 2010
(3) Sc ,Ti (4) Sc ,Co 7. Which of the following oxidation states is the
DB0040 most common among the lanthanoids :-
(1) 2 (2) 5 (3) 3 (4) 4
2. More number of oxidation states are exhibited by
FB0046
the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main
8. Which of the following pairs has the same size?
reason for this is 2+ 4+ 2+ 2+
(1) Zn , Hf (2) Fe , Ni
(1) more active nature of the actinoids

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4+ 4+ 4+ 4+
(2) more energy difference between 5f and 6d (3) Zr , Ti (4) Zr , Hf
orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals DB0047
(3) lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d 9. Which one of the following ions has electronic
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orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals configuration [Ar]3d ? (At. nos. Mn = 25,
(4) greater metallic character of the lanthanoids Fe = 26, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
than that of the corresponding actinoids (1) Co (2) Ni (3) Mn (4) Fe
FB0041 DB0048
10. Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in
AIPMT 2007 aqueous solutions ?
3+ 3+
3. Which one of the following ions is the most (1) Sc (z = 21) (2) La (z = 57)
3+ 3+
stable in aqueous solution (3) Ti (z = 22) (4) Lu (z = 71)
(1) V
3+ 3+
(2) Ti (3) Mn
3+ 3+
(4) Cr DB0049
DB0042 AIPMT Pre. 2011
11. For the four successive transition elements (Cr,
4. Identify the incorrect statement among the following Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of +2 oxidation
(1) Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of state in gaseous state will be there in which of
successive shrinkages. the following order ?
(2) As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the (1) Mn > Fe > Cr > Co
properties of 4d series of the transition (2) Fe > Mn > Co > Cr
elements have no similarities with the 5d (3) Co > Mn > Fe > Cr
series of elements. (4) Cr > Mn > Co > Fe
(3) Shielding power of 4f electrons is quite weak. (At. nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)
(4) there is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or DB0051
ions as one proceeds from La to Lu. AIPMT Pre. 2012
FB0043 12. Which of the statements is not true?
(1) K2Cr2O7 solution in acidic medium is orange
AIPMT 2008
(2) K2Cr2O7 solution becomes yellow on
5. The correct order of decreasing second ionisation increasing the pH beyond 7
enthalpy of Ti (22), V(23), Cr(24) and Mn (25) is:- (3) On passing H2S through acidified K2Cr2O7
(1) Mn>Cr>Ti>V (2) Ti>V>Cr>Mn solution, a milky colour is observed
(4) Na2Cr2O7 is preferred over K2Cr2O7 in
(3) Cr>Mn>V>Ti (4) V>Mn>Cr>Ti
volumetric analysis
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AIPMT Mains 2012 19. The electronic configurations of Eu(Atomic No 63),
13. Which one of the following does not correctly Gd(Atomic No 64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are
represent the correct order of the property 7 2 8 2
(1) [Xe]4f 6s , [Xe]4f 6s and [Xe]4f 5d 6s
8 1 2

indicated against it ? 6 1 2 7 1 2 9 2
(1) Ti < V < Cr < Mn : increasing melting points (2) [Xe]4f 5d 6s , [Xe]4f 5d 6s and [Xe]4f 6s
nd
(2) Ti < V < Mn < Cr : increasing 2 ionization 1
(3) [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75d 6s2 and [Xe]4f85d 6s2
1

enthalpy 7 2 7 1 2 9 2
(3) Ti < V < Cr < Mn : increasing number of (4) [Xe]4f 6s , [Xe]4f 5d 6s and [Xe]4f 6s
oxidation states FB0068
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
(4) Ti <V < Cr < Mn : increasing magnetic NEET-II 2016
moment
DB0054 20. Which one of the followng statements related to

14. The catalytic activity of transition metals and lanthanons is incorrect ?

their compounds is described mainly to :- (1) All the lanthanons are much more reactive

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(1) their ability to adopt variable oxidation states than aluminium
(2) their chemical reactivity (2) Ce(+4) solutions are widely used as oxidizing
(3) their magnetic behaviour
agent in volumetric analysis
(4) their unfilled d-orbitals
DB0055 (3) Europium shows +2 oxidation state.
AIPMT 2015 (4) The basicity decreases as the ionic radius
decreases from Pr to Lu.
15. Magnetic moment 2.84 B.M. is given by :-
FB0069
(At. no.), Ni = 28, Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27)
3+ 2+ 2+ 2+ NEET(UG) 2017
(1) Ti (2) Cr (3) Co (4) Ni
DB0062 21. Name the gas that can readily decolourise
16. Which of the following processes does not acidified KMnO4 solution :
involve oxidation of iron ? (1) SO2 (2) NO2 (3) P2O5 (4) CO2
(1) Decolourization of blue CuSO4 solution by iron
DB0074
(2) Formation of Fe(CO)5 from Fe
22. HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water
(3) Liberation of H2 from steam by iron at high –
temperature containing I ions the pair of species formed is :
(4) Rusting of iron sheets (1) HgI2, I
–
(2) HgI24− , I3–
DB0063
–
(3) Hg2I2, I (4) HgI2 , I3–
17. Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the
following pairs of elements have nearly same DB0075
atomic radii ? (Number in the parenthesis are 23. The reason for greater range of oxidation states
atomic numbers). in actinoids is attributed to :-
(1) Zr (40) and Nb (41) (2) Zr (40) and Hf (72)
(1) actinoid contraction
(3) Zr (40) and Ta (73) (4) Ti (22) and Zr (40)
FB0064 (2) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
NEET-I 2016 (3) 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
18. Which one of the following statements is correct (4) the radioactive nature of actinoids
when SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 FB0076
solution ? NEET(UG) 2018
(1) The solution turns blue 24. Which one of the following ions exhibits d–d
(2) The solution is decolourized transition and paramagnetism as well ?
2– 2–
(3) SO2 is reduced (1) CrO4 (2) Cr2O7
(4) Green Cr2(SO4)3 is formed (3) MnO4
–
(4) MnO4
2–

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25. Match the metal ions given in Column I with the NEET(UG) 2019 (ODISHA)
spin magnetic moments of the ions given in
28. Match the catalyst with the process :-
Column II and assign the correct code :
Catalyst Process
Column I Column II
(i) V2O5 (a) The oxidation of
3+
a. Co i. 8 B.M. ethyne to ethanal
3+ (ii) TiCl4+Al(CH3)3 (b) Polymerisation
b. Cr ii. 35 B.M.
of alkynes
3+
c. Fe iii. 3 B.M. (iii) PdCl2 (c) Oxidation of SO2 in
2+
the manufacture of
d. Ni iv. 24 B.M.
H2SO4
v. 15 B.M. (iv) Nickel complexes (d) Polymerisation of
ethylene
a b c d
Which of the following is the correct option ?

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(1) iv v ii i (1) i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b (2) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d
(2) i ii iii iv (3) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d (4) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b
(3) iv i ii iii DB0166

(4) iii v i ii 29. When neutral or faintly alkaline KMnO4 is treated

DB0085 with potassium iodide, iodide ion is converted
into 'X'. 'X' is-
NEET(UG) 2019
– – –
(1) I2 (2) IO4 (3) IO3 (4) IO
26. Which of the following reactions are
DB0167
disproportionation reaction ?
(a) 2Cu → Cu
+ 2+
+ Cu
0 30. The oxidation state of Cr in CrO5 is :
(1) –6 (2) +12 (3) +6 (4) +4
(b) 3MnO42– + 4H+ → 2MnO4– + MnO2 + 2H2O
DB0168
∆
(c) 2KMnO4 → K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2 NEET(UG) 2020
– 2+
(d) 2MnO4 + 3Mn + 2H2O → 5MnO2 + 4H⊕
31. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of
Select the correct option from the following :- 2+
Cr ion is :
(1) (a) and (b) only (1) 2.84 BM (2) 3.87 BM
(2) (a), (b) and (c) (3) 4.90 BM (4) 5.92 BM
(3) (a), (c) and (d) DB0176
(4) (a) and (d) only 32. Identify the incorrect statement.
2–
FB0164 (1) The oxidation states of chromium in CrO4
2–
and Cr2O7 are not the same
27. The manganate and permanganate ions are
2+ 4
tetrahedral, due to (2) Cr (d ) is a stronger reducing agent than
2+ 6
Fe (d ) in water.
(1) The π–bonding involves overlap of p–orbitals
(3) The transition metals and their compounds
of oxygen with d–orbitals of manganese
are known for their catalytic activity due to
(2) There is no π–bonding their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states
(3) The π–bonding involves overlap of p–orbitals and to form complexes.
of oxygen with p–orbitals of managanese (4) Interstitial compounds are those that are
formed when small atoms like H, C or N are
(4) The π–bonding involves overlap of d–orbitals
trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.
of oxygen with d–orbitals of manganate
DB0177
DB0165
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NEET(UG) 2020(COVID-19) 36. Zr (Z =40) and Hf (Z =72) have similar atomic
33. The oxidation number of the underlined atom in
and ionic radii because of :
the following species
–
(1) Cu2O is –1 (2) ClO3 is +5 (1) belonging to same group

(3) K2Cr2O7 is + 6 (4) HAuCl4 is +3 (2) diagonal relationship

Identify the incorrect option.
DB0178 (3) lanthanoid contraction
34. Match the following aspects with the respective (4) having similar chemical properties
metal.
Aspects Metal DB0181
(a) The metal (i) Scandium NEET (UG) 2022 (Overseas)
which reveals
a maximum 37. Match List-I with List-II :
number of List-I List-II

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oxidation states
(a) Element which (i) Mn
(b) The metal (ii) Copper
although placed exhibits +3 oxidation
in 3d block is state only
considered not (b) Element which exhibits (ii) Zn
as a transition
more number of
element
(c) The metal (iii) Manganese oxidation states
which does not (c) Element which is a (iii) Sc
exhibit variable
reducing agent in its
oxidation states
+2 oxidation state
(d) The metal (iv) Zinc (d) Element which is not (iv) Cr
which in +1 considered as a
oxidation state in
transition element
aqueous solution
undergoes Choose the correct answer from the options
disproportionation
given below :
Select the correct option :
(1) (a)-(i) (b)-(iv) (c)-(ii) (d)-(iii) (1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
(2) (a)-(iii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(i) (d)-(ii) (2) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
(3) (a)-(iii) (b)-(i) (c)-(iv) (d)-(ii)
(4) (a)-(ii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(i) (d)-(iii) (3) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
DB0179 (4) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
NEET(UG) 2021 DB0182
35. The incorrect statement among the following 38. Identify the pair of Lanthanoids with one strong
is :
(1) Actinoid contraction is greater for element to oxidant and one strong reductant.
element than Lanthanoid contraction.
(1) Yb(II), Eu(II)
(2) Most of the trivalent Lanthanoid ions are
colorless in the solid state. (2) Eu(IV), Lu(III)
(3) Lanthanoids are good conductors of heat and
electricity. (3) Ce(IV), Eu(II)
(4) Actinoids are highly reactive metals,
(4) Ce(IV), Tb(IV)
especially when finely divided.
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39. Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
2+ 3+
Cr is oxidising and Mn is reducing in nature.
Statement II :
3+
Sc compounds are repelled by the applied
magnetic field.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given
below :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect
(3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect
(4) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct
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Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 1 3 1 4 1 1 4
Que. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Ans. 2 2 4 4 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 3 3
Que. 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
Ans. 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4

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EXERCISE-III (Analytical Questions) Master Your Understanding

3+ 3+ 3+
1. The correct order of ionic radii of Y , La , Eu 9. Which is related with lanthanoid contraction ?
and Lu
3+
is (1) Radius of 4d & 5d series elements of a group
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+ is almost same
(1) Lu < Eu < La <Y (2) IE of 5d series elements is very high as
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
(2) La < Eu < Lu <Y comapred to 4d series elements of a group
(3) Y
3+
< La
3+
< Eu
3+
< Lu
3+ (3) Density of 5d series elements is abnormally
3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
high in its own group.
(4) Y < Lu < Eu < La (4) All
FB0096
FB0171
2. The aqueous solution containing which one of
10. When hydrogen peroxide is added to acidified
the following ions will be colourless :-
potassium dichromate, a blue colour is produced
[Atomic no. : Sc = 21, Fe = 26, Ti = 22, Mn = 25]
2+ 2+ due to formation of
(1) Fe (2) Mn
(1) CrO3 (2) Cr2O3

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3+ 3+
(3) Ti (4) Sc
(3) CrO5 (4) CrO24−
DB0098
DB0109
3. The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the
fact that 11. The actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation
(1) Zr and Y have about the same radius states in general than the lanthanoids. This is
(2) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state because
(1) due to less energy difference between 6d & 5f
(3) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
(2) the 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f
(4) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state
orbitals
FB0100 (3) there is a similarity between 4f and 5f orbitals
in their angular part of the wave function
4. Which one of the following nitrates will leave
(4) the actinoids are more reactive than the
behind a metal on strong heating ?
lanthanoids.
(1) Copper nitrate (2) Manganese nitate
FB0111
(3) Silver nitrate (4) Ferric nitrate
DB0101 12. In which of the following oxy anion all X–O
5. In which of the following, oxidation state of Mn bonds are not equivalent. (X – Central atom)
is six (1) MnO4
– –2
(2) CrO4 (3) MnO4
–2
(4) Cr2O7
–2

(1) K2MnO4 (2) MnO2 DB0172

–1
(3) KMnO4 (4) MnO4
+2
DB0103 13. When Cu solution reacts with excess of KI,
6. Which has maximum magnetic moment %& then which option is incorrect ?
+2 +3 +2 +3 (1) Insoluble Cu2I2 is obtained
(1) Co (2) Mn (4) Cr(3) Mn
DB0104 (2) I2 is liberated
7. Which of the following element has maximum (3) CuI2 is formed
+2 –
composition in misch metal ? (4) It is a redox reaction between Cu &I
(1) La (2) Fe (3) Ce (4) Lu DB0173
FB0169
14. When MnO2 is heated with fused KOH then the
8. Which of the following lanthanoid ion has product obtained is
maximum spin magnetic moment ?
+3 +3 (1) KMnO4, purple (2) K2MnO4, green
(1) Ce (2) Pr
(3) Nd
+3
(4) Pm
+3 (3) MnO2, black (4) Mn2O3, brown

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15. Iron exhibits +2 and +3 oxidation states. Which of 18 Which among the following order of oxidising
the following statements about iron is incorrect? power is correct–
(1) Ferrous compounds are more easily hydrolysed (1) CrO4− < MoO4− < WO4−
than the corresponding ferric compounds.
(2) Ferrous oxide is more basic in nature than (2) VO2+ < Cr2 O27− < MnO4−
the ferric oxide.
(3) CrO3 < MnO2 < Fe2O3
(3) Ferrous compounds are relatively more ionic
4+ +4 4+
than the corresponding ferric compounds. (4) Pb < Sn <C
(4) Ferrous compounds are less volatile than the DB0121
corresponding ferric compounds.
19 Which of the following reaction is not corrrect ?
DB0115
(1) Zn + dil H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2
16. Which of the following metal cation is reduced
from its higher oxidation state (+2) to (+1) by (2) Cu + dil H2SO4 → CuSO4 + H2
both KI solution and excess of KCN solution ? (3) CuSO4 + KI → K2SO4 + Cu2I2 + I2

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2+ 2+ 2+
(1) Zn (2) Hg (3) Cu (4) None
(4) Na2CrO4 + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + Na2Cr2O7
DB0117
DB0175
2+
17. Cr is reducing in nature because–
2+ 4 3
(1) In Cr , configuration changes from d to d to
acheive half filled t2g.
2+ 5
(2) Cr gain an electron to acheive d
configuration
2+ 5
(3) Cr give an electron to acheive d
configuration
2+ 4 3
(4) In Cr configuration changes from d to d to
acheive half filled d-subshell.
DB0119

EXERCISE-III (Analytical Questions) ANSWER KEY

Que. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Ans. 4 4 3 3 1 3 3 4 4 3 1 4 3 2 1
Que. 16 17 18 19
Ans. 3 1 2 2

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