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Physical World, Units and Measurements P-1
The d- and f-Block

Elements
Numerical
Q.1. The difference in the oxidation state of Xe between the

oxidised product of Xe formed on complete hydrolysis
of XeF4 and XeF4 is ___________
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Q.2.
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Q.3. The number of electrons involved in the reduction of
permanganate to manganese dioxide in acidic medium is
_____________.
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Answer Key & Explanation
1. Ans. Correct answer is 2

Explanation
Explanation
Explanation
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Q.1. The correct group of halide ions which can be oxidised by

oxygen in acidic medium is
Q.2. In the wet tests for detection of various cations by

precipitation, Ba2+ cations are detected by obtaining precipitate of
Q.3. Prolonged heating is avoided during the preparation of

ferrous ammonium sulphate to
Q.4. Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) The M3+/M2+ reduction potential for iron is greater than

manganese.
(B) The higher oxidation states of first row d-block elements get
stabilized by oxide ion.
(C) Aqueous solution of Cr2+ can liberate hydrogen from dilute

acid.
(D) Magnetic moment of V2+ is observed between 4.4 - 5.2 BM.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Q.5. For a good quality cement, the ratio of lime to the total of the
oxides of Si,Al and Fe should be as close as to
Q.6. Which halogen is known to cause the reaction given below:
Q.7. In chromyl chloride, the number of d-electrons present on

chromium is same as in
Q.8. Element not present in Nessler's reagent is

Q.9. Strong reducing and oxidizing agents among the following,
respectively, are
Q.10. Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?

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Q.11. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as

Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cu2+ in water is more stable than Cu+.
Reason (R) : Enthalpy of hydration for Cu2+ is much less than that
of Cu+.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer

from the options given below :
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Q.12. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to form

oxides; and the product has a tendency to explode.
Statement II: Chemical reactivity of an element can be determined

by its reaction with oxygen and halogens.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer

from the options given below
Q.13.KMnO4 oxidises I− in acidic and neutral/faintly alkaline

solutions, respectively, to
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Q.14. In the wet tests for identification of various cations by

precipitation, which transition element cation doesn't belong to
group IV in qualitative inorganic analysis?
Q.15. During the qualitative analysis of SO32− using

dilute H2SO4,SO2 gas is evolved which turns K2Cr2O7 solution
(acidified with dilute H2SO4) :

Q.16. An indicator 'X' is used for studying the effect of variation in
concentration of iodide on the rate of reaction of iodide ion
with H2O2 at room temp. The indicator 'X' forms blue coloured
complex with compound 'A' present in the solution. The indicator
'X' and compound 'A' respectively are
Q.17. Which one amongst the following are good oxidizing agents?
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

below :
Q.18. An ammoniacal metal salt solution gives a brilliant red

precipitate on addition of dimethylglyoxime. The metal ion is :

1. Ans. (D)
Explanation
Only iodide ions (I⁻) can be oxidized by oxygen in acidic medium.
The correct option is:
Option D: I− only
The reaction is:
In this reaction, iodide ions (I⁻) are oxidized to iodine (I₂) by

oxygen in the presence of an acidic medium.
2. Ans. (C)
Explanation
In the wet test for detection of Group 5 cations, including Ba²⁺,
Ca²⁺, and Sr²⁺, ammonium carbonate ((NH₄) ₂CO₃) is used as a
group reagent. The reaction with barium ions (Ba²⁺) can be
written as :
Upon adding ammonium carbonate to the solution containing

Ba²⁺ ions, a white precipitate of barium carbonate (BaCO₃) is
formed, which can be used to identify the presence of barium ions
in the sample.
3. Ans. (C)
Explanation
Prolonged heating is avoided during the preparation of ferrous
ammonium sulfate to prevent oxidation. Ferrous ammonium
sulfate is a green crystalline solid that is used as a reducing agent
in various chemical reactions. When heated, it can undergo
oxidation to form ferric ammonium sulfate, which is a brown
crystalline solid.
Here is a chemical equation for the oxidation of ferrous

ammonium sulfate:
As you can see, the oxidation of ferrous ammonium sulfate results

in the formation of ferric ammonium sulfate, which is a brown
crystalline solid. This is why prolonged heating is avoided during
the preparation of ferrous ammonium sulfate.
Here are the other options and why they are incorrect:
• Option A: Hydrolysis is the process of a chemical compound

reacting with water. Ferrous ammonium sulfate is not
hydrolyzed by water, so prolonged heating is not necessary
to prevent hydrolysis.
• Option B: Breaking is the process of a chemical compound
being physically broken apart. Ferrous ammonium sulfate is
not broken apart by heat, so prolonged heating is not
necessary to prevent breaking.
• Option D: Reduction is the process of a chemical compound
gaining electrons. Ferrous ammonium sulfate is a reducing
agent, so it is not reduced by heat.
4. Ans. (A)
Explanation
5. Ans. (B)
Explanation
For good quality cement, the ratio of lime (CaO) to the sum of the
oxides of silicon (SiO₂), aluminum (Al₂O₃), and iron (Fe₂O₃)
should be approximately 2:1.
This proportion ensures that the cement has good strength and
setting properties, as well as resistance to chemical attack.
6. Ans. (B)
Explanation
The given reaction describes the formation of a copper(II) halide
and the corresponding diatomic halogen molecule. Not all
halogens will cause this reaction to occur.
This reaction is known to occur with iodine (I) because the

formation of I2 (a diatomic iodine molecule) is easier due to the
relatively low bond energy of the I−I bond.
On the other hand, the bond energies of Cl−Cl and Br−Br are
higher, making it more difficult for these diatomic halogen
molecules to form. Thus, these halogens would not typically cause
this reaction to occur.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
Option B: Only Iodine.
7. Ans. (A)
Explanation
When a mixture containing chloride ion is heated
with K2Cr2O7 and concentrated H2SO4′ deep orange-red fumes of
chromyl chloride (CrO2Cl2) are formed
Orange-red fumes
8. Ans. (B)
9. Ans. (B)
10. Ans. (D)
Explanation
Therefore, among the options given, oxygen is the only element

that is not present in Nessler's reagent.
11. Ans. (A)
Explanation
12. Ans. (D)
Explanation
Statement I is true because Chlorine (Cl) is a highly reactive
halogen and has a strong tendency to form compounds with other
elements, including oxygen. When chlorine reacts with oxygen, it
can form various oxides such as chlorine monoxide (ClO) and
chlorine dioxide (ClO2). These compounds can be explosive in
certain conditions.
Statement II is also true because the chemical reactivity of an

element can be determined by its ability to react with oxygen and
halogens. Elements that react readily with oxygen or halogens are
considered to be highly reactive, while elements that do not react
easily with these substances are considered to be less reactive.
The reactivity of an element can give important information about
its behavior in chemical reactions and its potential uses in various
industrial and technological applications.
13. Ans. (C)

Explanation
14. Ans. (D)

Explanation
15. Ans. (D)

Explanation
16. Ans. (D)

Explanation
Starch forms blue coloured complex with iodine.
17. Ans. (A)
Explanation
18. Ans. (C)

Explanation
2022
Numerical
Q.1. Among Co3+, Ti2+, V2+ and Cr2+ ions, one if used as a reagent cannot
liberate H2 from dilute mineral acid solution, its spin-only magnetic moment
in gaseous state is ___________ B.M. (Nearest integer)
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Q.2. For the reaction given below:

CoCl3 . x NH3 + AgNO3 (aq) →
If two equivalents of AgCl precipitate out, then the value of x will be

_____________.
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Q.3. The number of terminal oxygen atoms present in the product B

obtained from the following reaction is _____________.
FeCr2O4 + Na2CO3 + O2 → A + Fe2O3 + CO2
A + H+ → B + H2O + Na+
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Q.4. An acidified manganate solution undergoes disproportionation

reaction. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the product having
manganese in higher oxidation state is _____________ B.M. (Nearest integer
Q.5. The number of statements correct from the following for copper (at.
no. 29) is/are ____________.
(A) Cu(II) complexes are always paramagnetic.
(B) Cu(I) complexes are generally colourless
(C) Cu(I) is easily oxidized

(D) In Fehling solution, the active reagent has Cu(I)
Q.6. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the most basic oxide of
vanadium among V2O3, V2O4 and V2O5 is _____________ B.M. (Nearest
integer)
Q.7. Manganese (VI) has ability to disproportionate in acidic solution. The

difference in oxidation states of two ions it forms in acidic solution is
____________.

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation
Explanation

Explanation
Q.1. In liquation process used for tin (Sn), the metal
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Q.2. Given below are two statements.

Statement I : Stannane is an example of a molecular hydride.
Statement II : Stannane is a planar molecule.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer
from the options given below.
Q.3. Which of the following 3d-metal ion will give the lowest enthalpy of
hydration hyd (Δhyd H) when dissolved in water?
Q.4. The reaction of zinc with excess of aqueous alkali, evolves hydrogen
gas and gives :
Q.5. In following pairs, the one in which both transition metal ions are
colourless is :
Q.6. Concentrated HNO3 reacts with Iodine to give
Q.7. Which of the following has least tendency to liberate H2 from mineral
acids?
Q.8. For kinetic study of the reaction of iodide ion with H2O2 at room
temperature:
(A) Always use freshly prepared starch solution.
(B) Always keep the concentration of sodium thiosulphate solution less

than that of KI solution.
(C) Record the time immediately after the appearance of blue colour.
(D) Record the time immediately before the appearance of blue colour.
(E) Always keep the concentration of sodium thiosulphate solution more

than that of KI solution.
Q.9. In neutral or alkaline solution, MnO4− oxidises thiosulphate to:

Q.10. Given below are two statements.

Statement I: Iron (III) catalyst, acidified K2Cr2O7 and neutral KMnO4 have the
ability to oxidise I− to I2 independently.
Statement II: Manganate ion is paramagnetic in nature and

involves pπ−pπ bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below.

Q.11. Match List I with List II.
List I List II
Pollutant Disease/sickness
(A) Sulphate (>500 ppm) (I) Methemoglobinemia
(B) Nitrate (>50 ppm) (II) Brown mottling of teeth
(C) Lead (>50 ppb) (III) Laxative effect
(D) Fluoride (>2 ppm) (IV) Kidney damage
Q.12. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and
the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Finest gold is red in colour, as the size of the particles

increases, it appears purple then blue and finally gold.
Reason R: The colour of the colloidal solution depends on the wavelength

of light scattered by the dispersed particles.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer
from the options given below.
Q.13. Which one of the lanthanoids given below is the most stable in
divalent form?
Q.14. The 'f' orbitals are half and completely filled, respectively in
lanthanide ions
[Given : Atomic no. Eu, 63; Sm, 62; Tm, 69; Tb, 65; Yb, 70; Dy, 66]
Q.15. The most common oxidation state of Lanthanoid elements is +3.

Which of the following is likely to deviate easily from +3 oxidation state?
Q.16. The metal ion (in gaseous state) with lowest spin-only magnetic
moment value is
Q.17. During halogen test, sodium fusion extract is boiled with

concentrated HNO3 to
Q.18. Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is
correct statement about it?
Q.19. Among the following, which is the strongest oxidizing agent?
Q.20. Metals generally melt at very high temperature. Amongst the

following, the metal with the highest melting point will be
1. Ans. (C)
Explanation
Liquation
In this method a low melting metal like tin can be made to flow on a sloping
surface. In this way it is separated from higher melting impurities
2. Ans. (C)
Explanation
Stannane or tin hydride is an inorganic compound with formula SnH4
∴ It is a non-planar molecule.
3. Ans. (B)
Explanation
4. Ans. (C)
Explanation
5. Ans. (A)
Explanation
6. Ans. (C)
Explanation
7. Ans. (A)
Explanation
The metal atom whose oxidation potential is less than that of hydrogen can
release H2 from mineral acids.
8. Ans. (A)
Explanation
To minimize contamination, use freshly prepared starch solution to
determine end point. As KI is used in excess to consume all the H2O2 the
concentration of sodium thiosulphate solution is less than KI solution. After
appearance of blue colour record the time immediately.
9. Ans. (D)
Explanation
10. Ans. (B)

Explanation
11. Ans. (B)
Explanation
A. Sulphate (>500 ppm) - Causes Laxative effect that leads to dehydration
B. Nitrate (>50 ppm) - Causes Methemoglobinemia, skin appears blue
C. Lead (> 50 ppb) – It damage kidney and RBC
D. Fluoride (>2 ppm) – It Causes Brown mottling of teeth
12. Ans. (A)

Explanation
Finest gold sol is red in colour; as the size of particles increases, it appears
purple, then blue and finally golden.
The colour of colloidal solution depends on the wavelength of light

scattered by the dispersed particles. The wavelength of light further
depends on size and nature of the particles.
Hence, Both A and $R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

13. Ans. (C)
Explanation
Electronic configuration of Europium (Eu) is [Kr] 4f7 6s2. It can loose two
electron to gain the half-filled stable state. Hence, +2 oxidation state is
most stable.
14. Ans. (C)

Explanation
Hence, the pair Tb+4 and Yb+2 have half-filled and completely filled f
subshells respectively.
15. Ans. (A)

Explanation
16. Ans. (B)

Explanation
Since Ni2+ has least number of unpaired electrons. Hence Ni2+ will have
lowest spin only magnetic moment Value.
17. Ans. (B)

Explanation
During test for halogen, if nitrogen or sulphur is also present in the
compound, then sodium fusion extract is first boiled with concentrated
nitric acid to decompose cyanide or sulphide of sodium formed during
Lassaigne's test.
18. Ans. (B)

Explanation
19. Ans. (A)

Explanation
Strongest oxidising agent have highest reduction potential value
20. Ans. (B)
Explanation
Melting points of the given metals
Hg : –38.83° C
Ag : 961.8° C
Ga : 29.76° C
Cs : 28.44° C
∴ Metal having highest melting point is Ag.

2021
Numerical
Q.1 The number of halogen/(s) forming halic (V) acid is ___________.
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Q.2 A xenon compound 'A' upon partial hydrolysis gives XeO2F2. The number of lone
pair of electrons present in compound A is _________. (Round off to the Nearest
Integer)
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Numerical Answer Key
1. Ans. (3)
2. Ans. (1)
Numerical Explanation
Ans 1. Except F and At, all other halide can form Halic (V) acid.
F cannot go in +5 oxidation state.
At is radioactive.
The number of halogen forming halic (V) acid
HClO3
HBrO3
HIO3
So answer is 3
Ans 2. XeF6 on partial hydrolysis form XeO2F2.
In XeF6, central atom Xe has one lone pair all 6 fluorine have 3 lone pairs each.
So, total number of lone pair on XeF6 = 1 + (6 × 3) = 19
Q.1 Which one of the following correctly represents the order of stability of oxides,
X2O; (X = halogen)?
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Q.2 The deposition of X and Y on ground surfaces is referred as wet and dry
depositions, respectively. X and Y are :
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Q.3 In the structure of the dichromate ion, there is a :
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Q.4 Which one of the following metals forms interstitial hydride easily?
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Q.5 The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation
numbers is :
(a) CrO3, (b) Fe2O3, (c) MnO2, (d) V2O5, (e) Cu2O
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Q.6 Cu2+ salt reacts with potassium iodide to give
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Q.7 The secondary valency and the number of hydrogen bonded water molecule(s)
in CuSO4 . 5H2O, respectively, are :”
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Q.8 Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Potassium permanganate on heating at 573K forms potassium
manganate.
Statement II : Both potassium permanganate and potassium manganate are
tetrahedral and paramagnetic in nature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below :
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Q.9 Which of the following is Lindlar catalyst?
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Q.10 Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other
is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : In TlI3, isomorphous to CsI3, the metal is present in +1 oxidation state.
Reason R : Tl metal has fourteen f electrons in its electronic configuration.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below :
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Q.11 Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2? [M is lanthanoid
metal]
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MCQ Answer Key
1. Ans. (D) 5. Ans. (C) 9. Ans. (A)

2. Ans. (C) 6. Ans. (A) 10. Ans. (C)
3. Ans. (B) 7. Ans. (B) 11. Ans. (C)
4. Ans. (A) 8. Ans. (A)
MCQ Explanation
Ans 1. Stability of oxides of Halogens is

I > Cl > Br
Ans 2. Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur are acidic and settle down on ground as dry
deposition.
Ammonium salts in rain drops result in wet deposition.
Ans 3.
Dichromate ion contain non-linear symmetrical Cr-O-Cr bond.
Ans 4. Elements of group 7, 8, 9 do not form hydrides thus Cr will only form hydride
among the given elements (Fe, Mn, Co)
Ans 5.
So order of oxidation state

a>d>c>b>e
Ans 6.
Ans 7. CuSO4.5H2O ⇒ [Cu(H2O)4]SO4.H2O

In CuSO4.5H2O, Cu is co-ordinated with 4 water molecule and two more oxygen atom
from sulphate ion and fifth water molecule is hydrogen bonded.
So secondary valency = 4
No. of hydrogen bond per molecule = 1
Ans 8.
Statement-2 :
KMnO4 ⇒ Mn7+ ⇒ Diamagnetic.
KMnO4 ⇒ Mn6+ ⇒ Paramagnetic.
Ans 9. Lindlar's catalyst ⇒ Pd/CaCO3 + (CH3COO)2 Pb + quinolene

Ans 10. A : Due to inert pair effect, Tl is more stable in +1 oxidation state
Hence TlI3 and CSI3 are isomorphous
R : Electronic configuration of Tl (81) = [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p1
Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Ans 11. Nd (60) = 4f4 6s2

Pr (59) = 4f3 6s2
Dy (66) = 4f10 6s2
Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2
Yb+2 has fully-filled 4f orbital, it will require very large amount of energy to reach +4
oxidation state.

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Physical World, Units and Measurements P-1

The d- and f-Block

Q.1. The difference in the oxidation state of Xe between the

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Answer Key & Explanation

1. Ans. Correct answer is 2

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

Q.1. The correct group of halide ions which can be oxidised by

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Q.2. In the wet tests for detection of various cations by

Q.3. Prolonged heating is avoided during the preparation of

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Q.4. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) The M3+/M2+ reduction potential for iron is greater than

(C) Aqueous solution of Cr2+ can liberate hydrogen from dilute

(D) Magnetic moment of V2+ is observed between 4.4 - 5.2 BM.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q.6. Which halogen is known to cause the reaction given below:

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Q.7. In chromyl chloride, the number of d-electrons present on

Q.8. Element not present in Nessler's reagent is

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Q.10. Which element is not present in Nessler's reagent?

Q.11. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as

Assertion (A) : Cu2+ in water is more stable than Cu+.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer

Q.12. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Chlorine can easily combine with oxygen to form

Statement II: Chemical reactivity of an element can be determined

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer

Q.13.KMnO4 oxidises I− in acidic and neutral/faintly alkaline

Q.14. In the wet tests for identification of various cations by

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Q.15. During the qualitative analysis of SO32− using

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Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given

Q.18. An ammoniacal metal salt solution gives a brilliant red

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The reaction is:

In this reaction, iodide ions (I⁻) are oxidized to iodine (I₂) by

Upon adding ammonium carbonate to the solution containing

Here is a chemical equation for the oxidation of ferrous

As you can see, the oxidation of ferrous ammonium sulfate results

• Option A: Hydrolysis is the process of a chemical compound

This reaction is known to occur with iodine (I) because the

Therefore, the correct answer is:

Option B: Only Iodine.

Therefore, among the options given, oxygen is the only element

Statement II is also true because the chemical reactivity of an

13. Ans. (C)

14. Ans. (D)

15. Ans. (D)

16. Ans. (D)

18. Ans. (C)