Class Xii Chemistry Chapter 4. MCQ (D and F Block Elements)

Question Bank Case
Class XII (Chemistry)

Unit: 10. d & f Block Elements
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
S.No Question:
1. The number of unpaired electrons in gaseous species of Mn3+, Cr3+ and V3+
respectively are:
A 4, 4 and 2
B 3, 3 and 2
C 4, 3 and 2
D 3, 3 and 3
2. Gun metal is an alloy of:
A Cu and Al
B Cu and Sn
C Cu, Zn and Sn
D Cu, Zn and Ni.
3. Which one of the following elements shows the maximum number of

different oxidation states in its compounds?
A. Eu
B. La
C. Cd
D. Am
4. Lanthanoid contraction is due to increase in
(a) Size of 4f orbital
(b) shielding effect by 4f electrons
(c) effective nuclear charge
(d) atomic number

5. Zinc and mercury do not show variable valency like d-block elements
because
A. they are soft
B. their d-shells are complete
C. they have only two electrons in the outermost subshell.
D. their d-shells are incomplete
6. Which of the following show oxidation states upto +7
(a) Pu
(b) La
(c) U
(d) Eu
7. The pair that has similar atomic radii is
A. Mn and Re
B. Ti and Hf
C. Sc and Ni
D. Mo and W
8. Silver nitrate produces a black stain on the skin due to
A. being a strong reducing agent
B. its corrosive action
C. formation of complex compound
D. its reduction to metallic silver
9. According to IUPAC nomenclature sodium nitroprussidedihydrate is named

as
A. Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate (III)
B. Sodium nitroferrocyanide
C. Sodium nitroferricyanide
D. Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate (II)
10. Although +3 is the characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids but cerium

also shows +4oxidation state)
(a) It has variable ionisation enthalpy
(b) it resembles Pb4+
(c) Tendency to attain f0 configuration
(d) Greater lanthanoid contraction
11. Which one of the following is diamagnetic ion?
A. Co2+
B. Ni2+
C. Cu2+
D. Zn2+
12. Colour of transition metal ions are due to absorption of some wavelength.
This results in
A. d-s transition
B. s-s transition
C. s-t/transition
D. d-d transition
13. Fe3+ ion is more stable than Fe2+ ion because
A. more the charge on the atom, more is its stability
B. configuration of Fe2+ is 3d6 while Fe3+ is 3d5
C. Fe2+ has a larger size than Fe3+
D. Fe3+ ions are coloured hence more stable
14. The melting point of copper is higher than that of zinc because
A. copper has a bcc structure
B. the atomic volume of copper is higher

C. the electrons of copper are involved in metallic bonding
D. the s as well as d electrons of copper are involved in metallic

bonding
15. In the dichromate anion (Cr2O7−2)
A. all Cr – O bonds are equivalent
B. 6 Cr – O bonds are equivalent
C. 3 Cr – O bonds are equivalent
D. (d) no bonds in Cr2O7−2 are equivalent
16. Which of the ions cannot show d-d transition?
a) Ti+4
b) Cr+3
c) Mn+2
d) Cu+2
17. Which of the following lanthanoid ion is diamagnetic? (At No. of Ce

= 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63 and Yb = 70)
(a) Eu2+
(b) Yb2+
(c) Ce2+
(d) Sm2+
18. Magnetic moment of 2.83 BM is given by which of the following ion?
(a) Ti3+
(b) Ni2+
(c) Cr3+
(d) Mn2+
19. The colour of KMnO4, is due to
(a) L → M charge transfer transition

(b) a → σ* transition
(c) M →L charge transfer transition
(d) d → d transition.
20. Which of the following d- block elements is volatile and which is not
considered as transition metal?
(a) Cr
(b) Hg
(c) Zn
(d) Zr
21. Out of Mn2O7 V2O3, V2O5, CrO, Cr2O3, the basic oxides are
(a)Mn2O7,V2O3
(b)V2O3,V2O5
(c) V2O5, CrO
(d) V2O3 , CrO
22. Ground state electronic configuration of chromium atom (Z=24) is
a) [Ar] 3d5 4s1
b) [Ar] 3d6 4s0
c) [Ar] 3d4 4s2
d) [Kr] 4d5 4s1
23. Which of the following is wrong statement?
a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3
b) Lu3+ is larger than La3+
c) Zr and Hfexhibit almost similar properties.
d) Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.
24. Which of similarity is seen in Lanthanoids and Actinoids ?
(a) electronic configuration
(b) oxidation state
(c) ionisation enthalpy.
(d) formation of complexes

25. Which of the following pairs has the same ionic size?
(a) Zr4+, Hf4+

(b) Zn2+, Hf4+
(c) Fe2+, Ni2+
(d) Zr4+, Ti4+
26. A substance which is not paramagnetic is
(a) Cr(ClO4)5
(b) KMnO4
(c) TiCI3
(d) VOBr2
27. Which of the following is most stable in aqueous solution?

(a) Mn2+
(b) Cr3+
(c) V3+
(d) Ti3+
28. Maximum oxidation state exhibited by Osmium is:
(a) +2
(b) +4
(c) +6
(d) +8
29. Which of the following statement is correct for transition elements.
(a) they are very active
(b) they can form interstitial compounds
(c) they show lower m.p
(d) they are strong electropositive elements.

30. The correct order of decreasing second ionisation enthalpy of Ti(22),
V(23), Cr (24) Mn (25)
(a) V >Mn> Cr > Ti

(b) Mn> Cr > Ti > V
(c) Ti > V > Cr >Mn
(d) Cr >Mn> V > Ti
31. In which of the following pairs, both the ions are coloured in aqueous Understanding
solutions? [Atomic no of Sc = 21, Ti = 22, Ni = 28, Co = 27, Cu = 29]
A) Sc3+ , Ti
B) Sc3+ , Co2+
C) Ni2+, Cu+
D) Ni2+, Ti3+
32. The stability of Mn2+, Fe2+, Cr2+, Co2+ is in order of Knowledge
(At No. of Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Cr = 24, Co = 27)
(A) Mn2+> Fe2+> Cr2+> Co2+
(B) Fe2+> Mn2+> Co2+> Cr2+
(C) Co2+> Mn2+> Fe2+> Cr2+
(D) Cr2+> Mn2+> Co2+> Fe2+
33. The electronic configuration of Cu(II) is 3d9 whereas that of Cu(I) is Application
3d10. Which of the following is correct?
(A) Cu(II) is more stable
(B) Cu(II) is less stable
(C) Cu(I) and Cu(II) are equally stable
(D) Stability of Cu(I) and Cu(II) depends on nature of copper salts
34. Metallic radii of some transition elements are given below. Which of Understanding
these elements will have highest density?
Element Fe Co Ni Cu
Metallic radii/pm 126 125 125 128
(A) Fe
(B) Mn
(C) Co
(D) Cu
35. Generally transition elements form coloured salts due to the presence of Analysis
unpaired electrons. Which of the following compounds will be coloured
in solid state?
(a) Ag2SO4
(b) CuF2
(c) ZnF2
(d) Cu2Cl2
36. General electronic configuration of actionoids is (n – 2)f1–14 (n – 1)d0–2 Application
ns2.Which of the following actinoids have one electron in 6d orbital?
(a) U (Atomic no. 92)
(b) Th (Atomic no. 93)
(c) Pu (Atomic no. 94)
(d) Am (Atomic no. 95)
37. The electronic configuration of Gd (64) is Knowledge
(a) [Xe] 4f7 5d16s2
(b) [Xe] 4f6 5d26s2
(c) [Xe] 4f8 6s2
(d) [Xe] 4f95s1
38. Transition metals form complex compound they have Understanding
(A) Small size

(B) High nuclear charge
(C) A number of vacant orbitals of equivalent energy
(D) All of these
39. The number of unpaired electron in Fe²+(Z=26) are Application
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 3
40. which of the following ion is diamagnetic Understanding
(a)Cr2+
(b)V²+
(c)Sc³+
(d) Ti3+
41. which of the following ion is colourless Understanding
(a) Cu+
(b)Co²+
(c) Ni²+
(d)Fe²+
42. A reduction in atomic size with increase in atomic number is a Knowledge

characteristic of element of
(a)High atomic masses
(b) Radioactive series
(c)f- block
(d) None of the above
43. which of the following characteristic of transition metals is associated Knowledge

with catalytic activity
(a) Variable oxidation States
(b)Paramagnetic nature
(c)Colour of hydrated ions
(d)High enthalpy of atomization
44. Which element among the lanthanides has the smallest atomic radius? Application
(A)Cerium
(B)Lutetium
(C)Europium
(D)Gadolinium
45. In the transition series with increase in atomic number the

paramagnetism
(a)Increase gradually
(b)Decrease gradually
(c)First increases to maximum and then decreases
(d)Fast decreases to minimum and then increases
46. The electronic configuration of transition element ‘X’ in oxidation state

+ 3 is [Ar]3d5 what is its atomic number
(a) 26
(b) 25
(c) 24
(d) 27
47. The statement that is incorrect for the interstitial compounds
(a)They have high melting point
(b)They are chemically reactive
(c) They have metallic conductivity
(d)They are very hard
48. Most common oxidation state of lanthanoides is
(a)+2
(b)+3
(c) +4
(d)+5
49. Ti2+ is purple while Ti4+ is colourless because
(a)There is no crystal field effect in Ti4+
(b) Ti2+ has 3d2 configuration
(c) Ti4+ has 3d2 configuration
(d) Ti4+ is very small cation when compared to Ti2+ and hence does not
absorb any radiation.
50. Maximum magnetic moment is shown by
(a) d5
(b) d6
(c) d7
(d) d8
51. The incorrect statement for d-block element is
(a) It shows magnetic property

(b) It has variable valency
(c) It has tendency of formation of coloured ions
(d) It has complete d-orbital
52. Which shows maximum magnetic moment among them bivalent ions of
the first transition series?
(a) Fe2+
(b) Co2+
(c) Ni2+
(d) Mn2+
53. Which of the following statements related to lanthanoids is incorrect?
(a)Eu+ shows +2 oxidation state
(b)Pr(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3,basicity decreases
(c)All Lathanoids are more reactive than Actinoids
(d)Ce 4+ is used as oxidizing agent
54. Which has half filled 4f subshell in +4 oxidation state
(a) Tb
(b) Lu
(c) Gd
(d) Eu
55. Which of the following has magnetic moment value of 5.9 BM?
(a) Fe2+
(b) Fe3+
(c) Ni2+
(d) Cu2+
56. Transition elements form alloys easily because they have

(a) Same atomic number
(b) Same electronic configuration
(c) Nearly similar atomic size
(d) None of the above
57. Which of the following pairs of ions have the same electronic
configuration?
(a) Cu2+, Cr2+
(b) Fe3+, Mn2+
(c) Co3+, Ni3+
(d) Sc3+, Cr3+
58. Which of the following is NOT regarded as a transition element?
a. Cu
b. Ag
c. Sc
d. Cd
59.
The above plots represent the trends of
A. melting points
B. size of atoms
C. magnetic moments
D. number of unpaired electrons
60. Zr and Hf have almost equal atomic and ionic radii because of
(a) diagonal relationship
(b) lanthanoid contraction
(c) actinoid contraction
(d) belonging to the same group
61. Misch metal is an alloy of-

(a)Ln
(b)Th
(c)Ac
(d)None of these
62. Which of the following statements about transition elements is not

correct?
(A)They show variable oxidation states.
(B)They exhibit diamagnetic and paramagnetic properties.
(C)All ions are coloured.
(D)They exhibit catalytic property.
63. Transition metals -

(a) exhibit diamagnetism
(b) undergo inert pair effect
(c) do not form alloys
(d) show variable oxidation states
64. The magnetic moment is associated with its spin angular momentum &
orbital angular momentum. Spin only magnetic momentvalue of Cr3+ is-
(a)2.87BM
(b)3.87BM
(c)3.47BM
(d)3.57BM
65. Highest oxidation state of manganese in fluoride is +4(MnF4)but highest

oxidation state in oxides is+7(Mn2O7) because-
(a)Fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen
(b) Fluorine does not possess d-orbitals
(c) Fluorinestabilises lower oxidation state
(d)In covalent compounds, fluorine can form single bonds only while
oxygen forms double bond.
66. The lanthan0ID contraction is due to_________

(a) increase in atomic number
(b) decrease in ionic radii
(c) poor shielding effect of 4f-electron
(d) both a and c above
67. Alkaline KMnO4, is called

(a) Schiff's reagent
(b) Baeyer's reagent
(c) Benedict's reagent
(d) Tollen's reagent
68. The tendency towards complex formation is maximum in:
(a) s - block elements
(b) p - block elements
(c) Actinoids
(d) Lanthanoids
69. Which is not true for transition elements?
(a) They are all metals
(b) They show variable valency
(c) They form coloured ions
(d) They do not form co-ordinate compounds
70. Which of the following element does not belong to first transition series?
(a) Fe
(b) V
(c) Ag
(d) Cu
71. Which of the following has highest no of unpaired d-electrons?
(a) Zn
(b) Fe
(c) Ni
(d) Cu
72. Transition metals mostly are
(a) diamagnetic
(b) paramagnetic
(c) neither diamagnetic nor paramagnetic
(d) both diamagnetic and paramagnetic
73. Which of the following ions has the maximum magneticmoment?
(a) Mn+2
(b) Fe+2
(c) Ti3+
(d) Cr+2.
74. The magnetic nature of elements depend on the presenceof unpaired

electrons. Identify the configuration of transition element, which shows
highest magnetic moment.
(a) 3d7
(b) 3d5
(c) 3d8
(d) 3d 2
75. Transition elements form coloured ions due to

(a) d-d transition
(b) fully filled d-orbitals
(c) smaller atomic radii
(d) availability of s-electrons
76. Transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomisation because
A. of weak metallic bonding

B. of variable oxidation states
C. lanthanoid contraction
D. of large number of unpaired electrons in their atom
77. Brass is an alloy of
(a) Zn and Sn
(b) Zn and Cu
(c) Cu, Zn and Sn
(d) Cu and Sn
78. The lanthanoide contraction is responsible for the fact that
(a) Zr and Yb have about the similar radius
(b) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(c) Zr and Hf have about the similar radius
(d) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state
79. The actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation states in general than the
lanthanoids. This is because
(a) The 5f orbitals extend farther from the nucleus than the 4f orbitals.
(b) The actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids.
(c)There is a similarity between 4f and 5f orbitals in their angular part of

the wave function.
(d) The 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f orbitals

80. Which of the following statements is not true?
(a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3
(b) Atomic radii of Zr and Hf are same because of Lanthanoid

contraction.
(c) La is an element of transition series rather than Lanthanoid series.
(d) In Lanthnoidseries , ionic radius of Lu +3 ion decreases
81. Identity the incorrect statement?
(a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3
(b) La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3
(c) Both La(OH)3 and Lu(OH)3 have same basic character
(d) Atomic radii of Zr and Hf are same because of Lanthanoid contraction
82. Lanthanoid contraction is due to increase in
(a) Atomic number
(b) size of 4f orbital
(c) effective nuclear charge.
(d) atomic mass
83. The reason for the greater range of oxidation states of actinoids is
attributed to
(a) the radioactive nature of actinoids.
(b) actinoid contraction.
(c) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies.
(d) 4f and 5d levels being close in energies.
84. Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solution?
(a) La +3
(b) Ti +3
(c) Lu +3
(d) Sc+3
85. Due to lanthanoid contraction
(a) There is gradual decrease in the basic strengths of the hydroxides of

lanthanoids.
(b) Separation of the elements is possible
(c) There is a very small difference in the atomic size of the transition
metals of 5th and 6th period and present in the same.
(d) All are correct.
86. Which is the correct basicity order of the following lanthanoidions ?
(a) La+3 >Lu+3 > Ce+3 > Eu+3
(b) Ce+3 > Lu+3 > La+3 > Eu+3
(c) La+3 > Ce+3 > Eu+3 >Lu+3
(d) Lu+3 > Ce+3 > Eu+3 >La+3
87. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding lanthanoids ?
(a) Ln (III) Compounds are predominantly ionic in character.
(b) Ln(III) Compounds are generally colourless.
(c) Ln (III) hydroxides are mainly basic in nature
(d)The ionic size of Ln (III) ions decreases with increasing atomic number
88. In the first row transition metals which of the following exhibits the most
varieties of oxidation numbers?
A. Cr
B. Mn
C. Zn
D. Fe
89. The transition element which does not exhibit variable oxidation states is
A. Zn
B. Cd
C. Cu
D. Sc
90. Which is the correct order of ionic radii of :
Yb+3 , La+3 , Eu+3 and Lu+3
(A) Yb+3< La+3 < Eu+3 < Lu+3
(B) Lu+3 <Yb3+< Eu+3< La+3
(C) Lu+3 < Eu+3 < La+3<Yb +3
(D) La+3 < Eu+3 <Lu+3< Yb+3
91. Electronic configuration of transition element X in +2 oxidation state in

[Ar]3d5. What is its atomic number?
(A)25
(B)26
(C) 27
(D)24
92. Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic?

(A) Yb2+
(B) Ce2+
(C) Sm2+
(D) Eu2+
93. The total number of d-block elements ( including lanthanum and
actinium) is
A. 40
B. 38
C. 39
D. 30
94. Q3. Zr ( Z = 40 ) and Hf ( Z = 72 ) have similar atomic and ionic radii
because of :
(A) Diagonal Relationship
(B) Both belongs to same group
(C) Lanthanoid contraction
(D) Having similar chemical properties
95. Cu has the electronic configuration :
A. [Ar] 3d9 4s2

B. [Ar] 3d9 4s1
C. [Ar] 3d10 4s1
D. [Ar] 3d10 4s0
96. In general the electronic configuration of these elements is
A. nd1-10 ns1-2
B. (n-1)d1-10 ns0-2
C. (n-2)d1-10 ns0-2
D. nd1-10(n-1)s0-2
97. In the first row transition metals which of the following has positive
standard reduction potential (E0M2+/M) value?
A. Zn
B. Cu
C. Fe
D. Mn
98. The radius of La3+ (Z=57) is 1.06 A0. Which one of the following given
values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ (Z=71)?
(A) 1.40 A0
(B) 1.06 A0
(C) 1.60 A0
(D) 0.85 A0
99. Which of the following is NOT a principal physical or chemical
characteristics ofinterstitial compounds of transition metals?
A. They have high melting points, higher than those of pure

metals.
B. They are very hard, some borides approach diamond in
hardness.
C. They retain metallic conductivity.
D. They are chemically very reactive
100. The correct basicity order of the following lanthanoid ions is

(A) La3+> Lu3+> Ce3+> Eu3+
(B) Ce3+> Lu3+> La3+> Eu3+
(C) Lu3+> Ce3+> Eu3+> La3+
(D) La3+> Ce3+> Eu3+> Lu3+
101. Which of the first Row (hydrated)Transition Metal Ions is colourless?
A. Cr2+
B. Mn2+
C. Ni2+
D. Zn2+
102. The calculated value of magnetic moment (spin only) in BM for Sc3+ is
A. 1.73
B. 2.84
C. 3.87
D. 0
103. The ability of oxygen to stabilise high oxidation states of transition metals
exceeds that of fluorine due to
A. formation of multiple bonds to metals

B. formation of H-bonds
C. high electronegativity of oxygen
D. low electronegativity of oxygen
KEY/ANSWER SHEET
Q.No.set1 Answer
1 C
2 C
3 D
4 C
5 B
6 A
7 D
8 D
9 D
10 C
11 D
12 D
13 B
14 D
15 B
16 (A)
17 (B)
18 (B)
19 (A)
20 (C)
21 (D)
22 (A)
23 (A)
24 (D)
25 (A)
26 (B)
27 (B)
28 (D)
29 (B)
30 (D)
31 (D)
32 (A)
33 (A)
34 (D)
35 (B)
36 (A)
37 (A)
38 (D)
39 (A)
40 (C)
41 (A)
42 (C)
43 (A)
44 B
45 (C)
46 (A)
47 (B)
48 (B)
49 (B)
50 (A)
51 (D)
52 (D)
53 C
54 A
55 B
56 C
57 B
58 D
59 A
60 B
61 A
62 C
63 D
64 B
65 D
66 D
67 B
68 C
69 D
70 C
71 B
72 B
73 B
74 B
75 A
76 D
77 B
78 C
79 A
80 A
81 B
82 C
83 C
84 B
85 D
86 C
87 B
88 B
89 D
90 B
91 A
92 A
93 A
94 C
95 C
96 B
97 B
98 D
99 D
100 D
101 D
102 D
103 A
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Question Bank Case

Class XII (Chemistry)

2. Gun metal is an alloy of:

D Cu, Zn and Ni.

3. Which one of the following elements shows the maximum number of

4. Lanthanoid contraction is due to increase in

(a) Size of 4f orbital

(b) shielding effect by 4f electrons

(c) effective nuclear charge

(d) atomic number

A. they are soft

B. their d-shells are complete

C. they have only two electrons in the outermost subshell.

D. their d-shells are incomplete

6. Which of the following show oxidation states upto +7

7. The pair that has similar atomic radii is

8. Silver nitrate produces a black stain on the skin due to

A. being a strong reducing agent

B. its corrosive action

C. formation of complex compound

D. its reduction to metallic silver

9. According to IUPAC nomenclature sodium nitroprussidedihydrate is named

A. Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate (III)

10. Although +3 is the characteristic oxidation state of lanthanoids but cerium

(a) It has variable ionisation enthalpy

(b) it resembles Pb4+

(c) Tendency to attain f0 configuration

(d) Greater lanthanoid contraction

11. Which one of the following is diamagnetic ion?

13. Fe3+ ion is more stable than Fe2+ ion because

A. more the charge on the atom, more is its stability

B. configuration of Fe2+ is 3d6 while Fe3+ is 3d5

C. Fe2+ has a larger size than Fe3+

D. Fe3+ ions are coloured hence more stable

A. copper has a bcc structure

B. the atomic volume of copper is higher

D. the s as well as d electrons of copper are involved in metallic

15. In the dichromate anion (Cr2O7−2)

A. all Cr – O bonds are equivalent

B. 6 Cr – O bonds are equivalent

C. 3 Cr – O bonds are equivalent

D. (d) no bonds in Cr2O7−2 are equivalent

16. Which of the ions cannot show d-d transition?

17. Which of the following lanthanoid ion is diamagnetic? (At No. of Ce

(a) L → M charge transfer transition

(d) V2O3 , CrO

22. Ground state electronic configuration of chromium atom (Z=24) is

a) [Ar] 3d5 4s1

b) [Ar] 3d6 4s0

c) [Ar] 3d4 4s2

d) [Kr] 4d5 4s1

23. Which of the following is wrong statement?

a) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3

b) Lu3+ is larger than La3+

c) Zr and Hfexhibit almost similar properties.

d) Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.

24. Which of similarity is seen in Lanthanoids and Actinoids ?

(a) electronic configuration

(b) oxidation state

(c) ionisation enthalpy.

(d) formation of complexes

(a) Zr4+, Hf4+

(d) Zr4+, Ti4+