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CHAPTER
7
The d-Block Elements and
Some of Their Compounds
EXERCISE # I
 Only one correct answer : 7. Which reaction is most spontaneous?
1. Which of the following chromate is brick red colour (a) Mn + 2H+  Mn2+ + H2
precipitate ? (b) Fe + 2H+  Fe2+ + H2
(a) BaCrO4 (b) SrCrO4 (c) Zn + 2H+  Zn2+ + H2
(c) Ag2CrO4 (d) Hg2CrO4 (d) Co + 2H+  Co2+ + H2
2. Which of the following chromate is scarlet red
8. The actual E Zn 2 / Zn is more negative than expected
colour precipitate ?
from the general trend. It is because of :-
(a) BaCrO4 (b) SrCrO4
(a) very low enthalpy of hydration of Zn2+
(c) Ag2CrO4 (d) Hg2CrO4
(b) stability of Zn2+ due to d5 configuration
3. When potassium permanganate in small portion is
(c) stability of Zn2+ due to completely filled d
added to well cooled concentrated sulphuric acid,
subshell
a dark green solution is formed which is used as
explosive. The oxidation state of manganese in (d) None
product is :- 9. Lunar caustic is :-
(a) +2 (b) +4 (a) NaOH (b) KOH
(c) +6 (d) +7 (c) Ba(OH)2 (d) AgNO3
4. The highest oxidation state of Mn is not observed 10. Bordaeux mixture is :-
in which of the following compound of (a) CuCl2 + Cu(OH)2
Mn :- (b) CuSO4 + Ca(OH)2
(a) KMnO4 (b) K2MnO4 (c) Cu(NO3)2 + KOH
(c) Mn2O7 (d) MnO3F (d) Cu2Cl2 + K2CO3
5. Oxalic acid in presence of sulphuric acid produces 11. The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+ , La3+ , Eu3+
CO2 gas when it is allowed to react with KMnO4 and Lu3+ is
solution. The reagent which is used as autocatalyst (a) Y3+ < La3+ < Eu3+ < Lu3+
in this reaction is :- (b) La3+ < Eu3+ < Lu3+ < Y3+
(a) (CO2H)2 (b) KMnO4 (c) Y3+ < Lu3+ < Eu3+ < La3+
(c) dil.H2SO4 (d) MnSO4 (d) Lu3+ < La3+ < Eu3+ < Y3+
6. Which element is not affected by 1(M) H+, among 12. Which of the element in first series of transition
transitional element :- elements has highest heat of atomisation ?
(a) Cu (b) Fe (a) Cr (b) V
(c) Co (d) Ni (c) Co (d) Ni

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13. E° value is highest +ve for which of the following 21. RCH = O + Fehling solution  RCO2H + Reddish
reaction :- brown precipitate -
(a) MnO4– + e MnO42– Reddish brown precipitate is
(b) MnO4– + 4H+ + 3e– MnO2 + 2H2O (a) CuO (b) Pb3O4
(c) MnO4– + 8H+ + 5e Mn2+ + 4H2O (c) Hg2O (d) Cu2O
(d) Cr2O72– + 14H+ + 6e– 2Cr3+ + 7H2O 22. The stability order :-
15. Metal (M) + dilute HCl  H2 gas (a) CrO42– > MnO42–> FeO42–
Metal (M) (red hot) + steam  H2 gas + Mixed (b) CrO42– > FeO42– >MnO42–
oxide
(c) MnO42–> CrO42– > FeO42–
Metal M can be :-
(d) FeO42– >CrO42– > MnO42–
(a) Copper (b) Zinc
23. + 4 oxidation state of Pt is observed in :-
(c) Iron (d) Cadmium
(a) O2[PtF6] (b) H2[PtCl4]
16. In mild acidic medium manganate ion
(c) H2[PtCl6] (d) K2[Pt(CN)4]
disproportionate in :-
24. The colour of mercurous iodide precipitate is :-
(a) Mn2+, MnO4–
(a) Green (b) Black
(b) MnO2 , MnO4–
(c) Mn2+, Mn2O7 (c) Yellow (d) Scarlet red
(d) MnO2, Mn(OH)2 25. The colour of mercuric iodide precipitate is :-
17. Arrange the following species in the increasing (a) Green (b) Black
order of their magnetic properties :- (c) Yellow (d) Scarlet red
(a) VCl3 > VOSO4 > Na3VO4 > 26. The colour of mercurous oxide precipitate is :-
[V(H2O)6]SO4.H2O (a) Green (b) Black
(b) [V(H2O)6]SO4 > VCl3 > VOSO4 > Na3VO4 (c) Yellow (d) Scarlet red
(c) VCl 3 > VOSO 4 > [V(H 2O) 6 ]SO 4 .H 2O > 27. The colour of mercuric oxide precipitate is :-
Na3VO4
(a) Green (b) Black
(d) All
(c) Yellow (d) Scarlet red
18. Oxide of which d10 ion is amphotetic :-
28. The aqueous solution of CuCrO4 is green because
(a) ZnO (b) CdO it contains :-
(c) HgO (d) OH (a) green Cu2+ ions
19. The aqueous solution of CuCrO4 is green because (b) green CrO42– ions
it consists of :-
(c) blue Cu2+ ions & green CrO42– ions
(a) Green Cu2+ ion
(d) blue Cu2+ ions & yellow CrO42– ions
(b) Blue Cu2+ & Green CrO42– ion
29. The compound of pentavalent gold is ?
(c) Blue CrO42– & Green Cu2+ ion
(a) AuF5 (b) AuCl5
(d) Blue Cu2+ & Yellow CrO42– ion
(c) AuBr5 (d) AuI5
20. The highest oxidation state is exhibited by the
transition metals with configuration - 30. Which cuprous halide is white in colour ?
(a) (n–1)d3ns2 (b) (n–1)d5ns1 (a) CuF (b) CuCl
(c) (n–1)d5ns2 (d) (n–1)d8ns2 (c) CuCl2 (d) CuBr

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2+ – 2–
31. [Co(H2O)6] + 4Cl  CoCl4 Here :-
Colour of the complex in reactant and product side (a) A is CuS and B is H2S
are respectively (b) A is FeS ; C is FeSO4 ; D is PbS ; E is
(a) Blue ; Pink Fe3[Fe(CN)6]2
(b) Pink ; Blue (c) C is Zn2[Fe(CN)6] and D is PbS
(c) Pink ; Yellow (d) D is PbS and E is Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
(d) Dark green ; Pink 39. The aqueous solution of P yields a white precipitate
32. When acetylene is passed through cuprous when treated with dilute HNO3 and AgNO3.
chloride:- Another sample of the solution of P when treated
(a) Red colour precipitate of Cu2C2 is formed with NaOH gives a white precipitate which is
dissolved in excess of NaOH. When H2S gas is
(b) White colour precipitate of Cu2C2 is formed
passed through solution, a white precipitate is
(c) Blue colour precipitate of CuC2 is formed obtained. P is :-
(d) Blue colour precipitate of Cu2C2 is formed (a) CoCl2 (b) ZnCl2
33. Microcosmic salt when heated , a transparent bead (c) NiCl2 (d) SnCl2
is fomed. The transparent bead is :-
40. The highly water soluble red violet crystalline
(a) NaBO2 (b) B2O3 compound K3[Mn(C2O4)3].3H2O is octahedral
(c) P 2O 5 (d) NaPO3 complex. The magnetic moment is :-
34. Which of the following black colour precipitate ? (a) 15 B.M. (b) 24 B.M.
(a) Cr2O3 (b) SnS2
(c) 35 B.M. (d) 8 B.M.
(c) HgS (d) AgI
41. Which of the following form an alloy ?
35. Which one of the following ions do not give borax
(a) Zn + Pb
bead test ?
(b) Fe + Hg
(a) Cr3+ (b) Cu2+
(c) Pt + Hg
(c) Mn2+ (d) Zn2+
(d) Fe + C
36. A white powder (A) when strogly heated , it gives
off colourless odourless gas (B) which turns lime 42. KI + Mercuric chloride  Product.
(excess)
water milky (C). Also it gives solid residue D which
is yellow when hot but turns white on cooling. Product along with KOH is very important
laboratory reagent. The reagent and its formula -
(a) PbCO3 , PbO (b) ZnCO3 , ZnO
(a) Nessler’s reagent ; K2[HgI4]
(c) PbCO3 , PbO2 (d) Pb2CO3 , PH3O4
(b) Nessler’s reagent ; K4[HgI6]
37. Coagulation of blood is caused by :-
(c) Nessler’s reagent ; K2[Hg2I4]
(a) Alum
(d) Nessler’s reagent ; K2[Hg(SCN)4]
(b) Microcosmic salt
43. H2S gas is passed through an acidified solution of
(c) Sodium hydrogen phosphate
a mixture containing Cu2+ and Zn2+ ions. What will
(d) Borax happen ?
38. Black coloured (a) no precipitate is formed
(A) + H2SO4  B(g) + C (b) both will get precipitated
B (gas) + Pb(CH3CO2)2  Black ppt. (D) (c) CuS gets precipitated only
C 
K 3 [Fe(CN) 6 ]
 Blue colour(E) (d) ZnS gets precipitated only

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44. A few Cu (I) salts are coloured. The colour arises Statement -3 : Promithium is a radioactive
from lanthanoide.
(a) d-d transition (a) TTF (b) TFT
(b) Charge transfer spectra (c) FFT (d) FTF
(c) The large wavelengths of the rays absorbed by 50. Purple of cassius is :-
the solutions (a) Colloidal sol of graphite in water
(d) The smaller wavelengths of rays is absorbed (b) Colloidal sol of silver
by the solution (c) Colloidal sol of gold
45. Which of the following does not disproportionate? (d) Colloidal sol of cellulose nitrate in ethanol
(a) Cu+ (b) Au3+ 51. Which of the following has three unpaired
(c) Ga+ (d) Au+ electron:-
46. Acidic KMnO4 is decolourised by (a) Zn2+ (b) Cr3+
(a) The ferric ammonium alum (c) Co2+ (d) Cu2+
(b) Mohr’s salt 52. Which of the following is diamagnetic :-
(c) A neutral ferric chloride solution (a) La3+ (b) Ce4+
(d) All of these (c) Yb2+ (d) All
47. A colourless salt 53. Among the following which has highest oxidising
MnO 4 / H 
power :-
A   decolourises
(a) VO2+ (b) Cr2O72–
A 
Heat
 X + Y + Z ; X and Y are gases (c) MnO4– (d) MnO2
Z + water B 54. The common oxidation state of lanthanoid :-
Y + B milkiness (a) +2 (b) +3
Gas X burns with bue flame. Mark the correct (c) +4 (d) +5
choices. 55. Which of the following is negatively charged sol ?
A X Y Z B (a) CrO3 . xH2O (hydrated metallic oxide)
(a) CaCO3 CaO CO CO 2 H2CO3 (b) Haemoglobin (blood)
(b) CaC2O4 CO CO 2 CaO Ca(OH)2 (c) Oxides TiO2 sol
(c) CaC2O4 CO 2 CO CaO Ca(OH)2 (d) CdS sol
(d) CaSO3 SO2 O 2 CaO Ca(OH)2 56. Correct order for the wavelength of absorption in
48. Statement -1: Mn2Cl10 will be diamagnetic. the visible region for the following :-
Statement -2 : TiCl4 is used for the test of H2O2. (a) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ < [Ni(NH3)6]2+ < [Ni(NO2)6]4–
Statement -3 : In Cr 3O (CH 3COO) 63H 2 O, (b) [Ni(NH3)6]2+ < [Ni(H2O)6]2+ < [Ni(NO2)6]4–
CH3COO– act as bridging ligand. (c) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ < Ni(NO2)6]4– < [Ni(NH3)6]2+
(a) FTT (b) FFT (d) [Ni(NO2)6]4– < [Ni(NH3)6]2+ < [Ni(H2O)6]2+
(c) TTT (d) FFF 57. CuS precipitate is dissolved in :-
49. Statement -1: Actinoide show higher oxidation state (a) NH4OH solution
than lanthanoide. (b) NaOH solution
Statement -2 : All lanthanoide in M+3 state are (c) Potassium cyanide solution
coloured.
(d) Water

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58. Cr(OH)3 precipitate is dissolved in :- 65. Lanthanoid contraction is caused due to :-
(a) Sodium hydroxide (a) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by
(b) Sodium peroxide solution 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
(c) 50% HNO3 (b) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by
5d electrons from the nuclear charge
(d) All
(c) the same effective nuclear charge from Ce to
59. Zn(OH)2 precipitate is dissolved in :- Lu
(a) NH3 (d) the imperfect shielding on outer electron by 4f
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution electrons from the nuclear charge
(c) 50% HNO3 66. Identify the incorect statement among the
(d) All following:-
60. Mischmetal is an alloy which consists of :- (a) d-block elements show irregular and erratic
chemial properties among themselves
(a) 50% of lanthanoid metal and 50% iron & traces
of S, C, Ca and Al (b) La and Lu have partially filled d orbitals and no
other partially filled orbitals
(b) 80% of lanthanoid metal and 20% iron & traces
of S, C, Ca and Al (c) The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very
similar
(c) 95% of lanthanoid metal and 5% iron & traces
of S, C, Ca and Al (d) 4f and 5f orbitals are equally shielded
(d) None 67. The actinoids exhibit more number of oxidation
states in general than the lanthanoids. This is
61. The most stable ion in aqueous solution :-
because :-
(a) V3+ (b) Ti3+
(a) the 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f
(c) Cr3+ (d) Mn3+ orbitals
62. Cr2O3 + 2Al Al2O3 + 2Cr , What is the H for (b) there is similarity between 4f and 5f orbitals in
the reaction. there angular part of the wave function
Given (Hf)Al O = – 827 kJ-mol–1 , (c) the actinoids are more reactive than the
2 3
(Hf)Cr O = – 540 kJ-mol–1 lanthanoids
2 3
(a) +287 kJ-mol–1 (d) the 5f orbitals extend further from the nucleus
(b) –287 kJ-mol–1 than the 4f orbitals
(c) 1367 kJ-mol–1 68. The lanthanoids contraction is responsible for the
(d) –1367 kJ-mol–1 fact that :-
63. Ag+ does not give white precipitate with :- (a) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state
(a) potassium thiocyanate solution (b) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
(b) potassium chloride solution (c) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(c) potassium ferrocyanide solution (d) Zr and Y have about the same radius
(d) potassium iodide solution 69. More positive the value of E°Mn+/M, :-
64. Which of the following statement is correct :- (a) greater is the stability of Mn+ ion in aqueous
medium
(a) the +1 oxidation state of Ni is not stable
(b) less is the stability of Mn+ ion in aqueous medium
(b) NiO is an amphoteric oxide
(c) greater is the stability of M ion in aqueous
(c) the most important ore is melachite medium
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70. Three separate test tubes contains aq. solution of (c) Potassium manganate disproportionates in
dichloride of a metal : basic medium depositingMnO2 and giving a
(I) test tube -1 
KOH(excess)
 No change purple solution of permanganate.
(II) test tube -2 
dil.H 2SO 4
 No change (d) Potassium manganate disproportionates in
(III) test tube -3 
NH 4 OH(excess)
 No change acidic medium
dichloride of metal is - 7. At least one gaseous product is formed for which
compound when reacts with MnO2 :-
(a) SnCl2 (b) FeCl2
(a) Concentrated HCl
(c) CuCl2 (d) ZnCl2
(b) Concentrated H2SO4
EXERCISE # II (c) Solid NH4Cl
 One or More Than One Correct Answer : (d) Oxalic acid in presence of H2SO4
1. When chromite ore is fused with excess of Na2O2 , 8. In 3d series , which element has positive electron
then:- gain enthalpy ?
(a) brown precipitate is formed (a) Cr (b) Fe
(b) Orange solution is observed (c) Mn (d) Zn
(c) Green colour precipitate is observed 9. Among all d block element :-
(d) Yellow solution is observed (a) Hg has lowest melting point
2. CrO 5 is stabilised in ether solution as the (b) W has highest melting point
coordination complex by :- (c) Fe has highest melting point
(a) Pyridine (b) Trimethyl amine (d) Zn has lowest melting point
(c) Aniline (d) Amyl alcohol 10. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding use of d block element ?
3. Ammonium-dichromate decompose violently on
heating giving - (a) Mo is used in X-ray tube
(b) Co is used for radiotherapy of cancerous
(a) N 2 (b) N 2O 3
tumour
(c) H2O (d) Cr2O3
(c) Pt is a used as catalyst for hydrogenation of
4. Which carboxylic acid can be oxidised by KMnO4 alkene
solution ? (d) Ni is used in nickel plating
(a) HCO2H (b) CH3CO2H 11. Cr2+ is reducing and Mn3+ is oxidising but both are
(c) (CO2H)2 (d) H2CO3 d4 configuration. It is because :-
5. Manganous sulphate is oxidised to permanganic (a) Cr2+ is itself oxidised to Cr3+ which has half filled
acid by treatment with :- t2g orbital
(a) PbO2 is HNO3 (b) Mn3+ is itself reduced to Mn2+ which has half
(b) Sodium bismuthate (NaBiO3) in HNO3 filled d5 configuration
(c) KIO4 is HNO3 (c) Cr2+ is itself oxidised to Cr3+ which has half filled
eg orbital
(d) Ammonium perdisulphate
(d) Mn3+ is itself reduced to Mn4+ which has half
6. What are the correct statement regarding potassium
filled eg orbital
manganate solution ?
12. Example of mixed oxide of transition elements
(a) Potassium mangnate solution is quite stable in
are :-
acidic medium
(a) Pb3O4 (b) Mn3O4
(b) Potassium mangnate solution is quite stable in
basic medium (c) Fe3O4 (d) Co 3O4

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13. Among the following pair of ions, the lower 20. Which of the following options are correct ?
oxidation state in aqueous solution is more stable (a) CuSO4.5H2O is blue
than the other in :-
(b) Anhydrous CuSO4 is white.
(a) Cu+(aq.) ; Cu2+(aq.)
(c) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is blue
(b) Mn2+ , Mn3+
(d) CuO is black
(c) Cr2+ ; Cr3+
21. Which reactions are spontaneous ?
(d) Tl+1 ; Tl3+
(a) 2AgNO3 + Cu  2Ag+Cu(NO3)2
14. The aqueous solution of the salt will be coloured.
The salt can be :- (b) CuSO4 + Zn  Cu + ZnSO4
(a) NaNO 3 (c) Fe2(SO4)3 + Cu  Fe + CuSO4
(b) ZnCl2 (d) Fe2(SO4)3 + Cu  2FeSO4 + CuSO4
(c) Cr2(SO4)3 22. Which of the following options are correct ?
(d) Cu(NO3)2 (a) CuO is black colour compound
15. Which of the following options are correct (b) CuO is formed by heating copper nitrate
regarding ionisation potentital of Ni and Pt :- Cu(NO3)2
(a) (IP1 + IP2)Ni < (IP1 + IP2)Pt (c) CuO is insoluble in NH3 solution
(b) (IP1 + IP2)Ni > (IP1 + IP2)Pt (d) CuO is soluble in concentrated NH3 solution
(c) (IP3 + IP4)Ni < (IP3 + IP4)Pt forming deep blue Schwetzer’s reagent.
(d) (IP3 + IP4)Ni > (IP3 + IP4)Pt 23. What can be possible complex formed by
16. Ammoniacal Cu2Cl2 absorbs :- combination between iron and carbon monooxide?
(a) CO 2 (b) CO (a) Fe(CO)5 (b) Fe2(CO)10
(c) C2H4 (d) C2H2 (c) Fe3(CO)12 (d) Fe2(CO)9
17. Mn-an element which forms oxide in +2 to +7 24. KI solution can be used to identify ?
oxidation state. Correct options is - (a) Hg2+ (b) Pb2+
(a) Oxide in +2 oxidation state is ionic (c) Ag+ (d) Cu2+
(b) Oxide in +7 oxidation state is covalent 25. Which of the following reactions give correct
(c) Oxide in +2 oxidation state is covalent product ?
(d) Oxide in +7 oxidation state is ionic (a) Zn + KOH K2ZnO2 + H2
18. Addition of nonmetals like B and C to the interstitial OH
sites of a transition metal results the metal :- (b) + FeSO4 + H2O2 
(a) of more ductability (c) Cu2+ + KICuI2 + K+
(b) of less ductability (d) Cr(OH)3 + NaOH + H2O2  Na2Cr2O7 +
(c) less malleable H2O
(d) more hardness 26. Which of the following pair has/have similar
19. Which of the following options are correct ? chemical properties?
(a) Hydrated Co2+ salt is pink. (a) Zirconium and hafnium
(b) Anhydrous Co2+ salt is blue. (b) Niobium and tantalum
(c) Hybridisation of CoCl2. 6H2O is sp3d2 (c) Cu and Zn
(d) Co2+ has coordination number + 8 (d) Fe and Cd

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27. The complex of La where it shows a coordination 31. The correct statement about oxide of transition
number of more than 8 :- metal
(a) [[Link].(H2O)4]3H2O (a) Oxide of a metal may be acidic and basic
(b) La2(SO4)3.9H2O (b) Ionic radius of M+2 in MO of 3d series decrease
(c) LaX2 from SC to V and then increase from
(d) Cu2[LaF8] V to Mn
27. Which of the following atomic number are the (c) FeO is a non stoichiometric compound
atomic numbers of the inner transition elements : (d) Mn2O7 is a coloured oxide due to d-d transition
29,59,74,95,102,104? 32. Cu2+ gives black precipitate with :-
(a) 59 (b) 95 (a) saturated solution of H2S
(c) 102 (d) 104 (b) potassium iodide solution
28. The true statements about Re–Re bonding in (c) potassium ferrocyanide solution
[Re2X8]2– are, (d) potassium thiocyanate solution
(a) Re–Re bond length is abnormally short 33. Green precipitate is formed when :-
(b) Re-Re bond is comprised of one , two  and (a) FeSO4 reacts with H2S
one -bond.
(b) Ni(NO3)2 reacts with H2S
(c) If Re-Re bond points along z-axis, then square
(c) FeSO4 reacts with NaOH
plannar ReX4 unit wil use s, px, py and d x 2  y2
(d) Ni(NO3)2 reacts with NaOH
orbitals for the formation of four Re-X  bonds.
34. Black precipitate is formed when :-
(d) dxy orbitals will overlap to form -bond.
(a) FeSO4 reacts with H2S
29. Which of the following is/are correct?
(b) Ni(NO3)2 reacts with H2S
(a) Of the d4 series, Cr+2 is strongly reducing while
(c) FeSO4 reacts with NaOH
Mn3+is strongly oxidising.
(d) Ni(NO3)2 reacts with NaOH
(b) Cobalt (II) is stable in aqueous solution but in
the presence of complexing reagents it easily 35. The oxo metal anions of the first series of the
oxidised. transitional metal exhibits the oxidation state equal
to its group number :-
(c) The d1 configuration is very unstable in ions.
(a) VO33– (b) VO43–
(d) Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 is preferred over K 2 Cr 2 O 7 in
volumetric analysis. (c) CrO42– (d) MnO4–
30. Choose the correct statments :- 36. Which of the following statements are correct :-
(a) First ionisation energy of Cu(29) is higher than (a) Thomas slag is used as fertiliser
thta of K (19) (b) CuO is amphoteric in nature
(b) Seond ionisation of Cu is lower than that of K (c) Cu2O is amphoteric in nature
(19) (d) Thomas slag is used as fuel
(c) The third ionisation energy of Cu is higher than 37. Most common oxidation state of Ce (Cerium)
that K are :-
(d) Third ionisation energy of Cu is lower than that (a) +3 (b) +4
of K
(c) +2 (d) +5

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38. Which of the following statements are correct :- :- EXERCISE # III
(a) the compounds of lanthanoids are less basic  Linked Comprehension Type :
than those of actinoids
Passage for Q.1 to Q.3
(b) the highest oxidation state by lanthanoids is +7
CrO3 melts at 197°C to a dark red liquid and begins
(c) lanthanoids dissolve in warm water to liberate to decompose at 200°C giving off oxygen :
hydrogen 4CrO3 2Cr2O3 + 3O2
(d) the outer electronic configuration of tungsten is
The decomposition is complete at 420°. A solution of
of the type (n–1)d4ns2
CrO3 in glacial acetic acid is often used as an oxidising
39. Correct statements are :- reagent.
(a) the transition metals from a number of interstitial
1. CrO3 reacts with F2 at normal pressure at 150°C
compounds with hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen,
and 220°C respectively gives :-
boron etc.
(a) CrOF4 , CrO2F2 (b) CrO2F2 , CrOF4
(b) the fluorides of transition metals are ionic nature
(c) CrOF4 , CrF6 (d) CrO2F2 , CrF6
(c) ferric chloride exists as a dimer (Fe2Cl6) at
1023 K and as a monomer at 717 K 2. CrO3/H2SO4 usually taken in acetone is called
(d) the chemical composition is rust is Fe3O4.6H2O Jones reagent. Jones reagents oxidises :-
40. Dental amalgam used for filling teeth consists of :- (a) 1° alcohol to aldehyde RCH = O
(a) Ag (b) Sn (b) 2° alcohol (R2CHOH) to ketone R2C = O
(c) Au (d) Hg (c) 3° alcohol (R3C–OH) to alkene
41. Which of the following reagents are used to convert (d) can not oxidise alcohol
MnO2 to green melt of manganate salt :- 3. CrO3 is similar as SO3 like :-
(a) KOH + KNO3 (b) KOH + KClO3 (a) CrO3 is acidic oxide like SO3
(c) KOH + O2 (d) KOH + H2 (b) CrO3 when reacts with KOH, it gives K2CrO4
42. Which ion can undergo disproportionation :- like SO3 give K2SO4
(a) Hg22+ (b) Zn2+ (c) Crystal structure of CrO3 consists of infinite
(c) Cu+1 (d) Mn2+ chains of linked CrO4 tetrahedra, –SO3 has
43. Which can produce Riemann’s green with cobalt also similar infinite chains of linked SO4
nitrate solution :- tetrahedral.
(a) ZnO (b) ZnSO4 (d) All
(c) 3Zn(OH)3.ZnCO3 (d) Pb(OH)2.PbCO3 Passage for Q.4 to Q.6
44. Identify correct statement with copper sulphate :- When potassium permanganate is heated in test tube,
(a) CuSO4 + KI I2 gas (G1) is evolved and a black residue remains behind.
Upon extracting with a little water and filtering, a green
(b) CuSO4 + KCl Cl2

solution is obtained.
(c) CuSO4   CuO
4. The gas evolved is :-
(d) It’s tartarate complex reacts with NaOH and
(a) O 2 (b) O 3
glucose to give Cu2O
45. The aqueous solution of the salt will be coloured in (c) H2O (d) CO 2
the case of :- 5. Black residue is :-
(a) Zn(NO3)2 (b) LiNO3 (a) Mn2O3 (b) MnO
(c) Co(NO3)2 (d) CrCl3 (c) MnO2 (d) Mn2O7

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6. Green solution is :- 12. Which element can show +2, +3, +4 oxidation
(a) K2Mn2O3 (b) K2MnO4 state :-
(c) MnO (d) MnSO4 (a) Fe (b) Co
Passage for Q.7 to Q.9 (c) Ni (d) All
KMnO4 when reacts with KI in acidic medium give Passage for Q.13 to Q.15
different products w.r.t. products formed when it reacts The d-block occupies the large middle secton flanked
with KI in basic medium. by s & p-block in the periodic table. The very name
7. In acidic medium KMnO4 oxidises KI to give P1 transition given to the elements of d-block is only
and it is itself converted into P2. P1 and P2 are becuase of their position between s & p-block
respectively :- elements. The d orbitals of the penultimate energy level
(a) I2 , Mn2+ (b) IO3– , Mn2+ in their atoms recieve electrons giving rise to the three
rooms of the transitional metals i.e., 3d, 4d and 5d.
(c) I2 , MnO2 (d) IO3– , MnO2
13. Which of the following elements are occupied in
8. In basic medium KMnO4 oxidises KI to give P1’
d-block but not considered as transition elements.
and it is itself converted into P2’. P1’ and P2’ are
respectively :- (a) Zn (b) Cd

(a) I2 , Mn2+ (b) IO3– , Mn2+ (c) Hg (d) All

(c) I2 , MnO2 (d) IO3– , MnO2 14. Re ; Os ; Ir ; Pt belongs to -

9. When KMnO4 reacts with sodium sulphite or (a) 3d series (b) 4d series
sodium thiosulphate :- (c) 5d series (d) 6d series
(a) MnO2 is precipitated 15. Mo ; Ru ; Rh ; Pd belongs to -
(b) Mn2+ is formed (a) 3d series (b) 4d series
(c) Green MnO42– ion formed (c) 5d series (d) 6d series
(d) None Passage for Q.16 to Q.18
Passage for Q.10 to Q.12 Nearly all the transition elements display typical metallic
One of the notable features of a transition element is properties such as high tensile strength, ductility,
the great variety of oxidation state it may show in its malleability, high thermal and electrical conductivity and
compounds. The element which give the greatest metallic lustre.
number of oxidation state occur in or near the middle The transition elements are very much hard and have
of the series. The maximum oxidation state of resonable low volatility. Their melting and boiling point are high.
stability correspond in value to the sum of the s and d 16. Correct melting point order of 1st series of
electrons upto manganese. transition elements -
10. Lowest oxidation state +1 is exhibited by which of (a) Mn > Cr > V > Ti > Cu
the transition elements :- (b) Cr > Mn > V > Ti > Cu
(a) Mn (b) Fe (c) Cr > V > Ti > Mn > Cu
(c) Co (d) Cu (d) Mn > Fe > Co > Pd > Cu
11. +6 oxidation states are exhibited by which of the 17. The lowest melting point of 2nd series of transition
transition elements :- elements is observed for -
(a) Cr (b) Mn (a) Ru (b) Rh
(c) Fe (d) All (c) Nb (d) Ag

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18. The structure of Hg :- 25. A is :-
(a) Body centered cubic structure (a) Pb (b) Hg
(b) Hexagonal close packed structure (c) Ag (d) Zn
(c) Cubic close packed structure 26. When B reacts with hypo solution, what will be
(d) A typical metal structure observation :-
Passage for Q.19 to Q.20 (a) white precipitate is formed which on boiling
X (Green colour carbonate salt)  turns reddish brown

  Y (Black
residue) + CO2 + H2O : (b) white precipitate is formed which on boiling
turns yellow
Y (Black residue) 

 Z (Reddish brown residue)
(c) white precipitate is formed which on boiling
+ W gas
turns black
19. X can be :-
(d) none
(a) [Link](OH)2 (b) CuCO3.2Cu(OH)2
27. Cu2+ ion can be reduced to Cu+1 by addition of an
(c) both (a) and (b) (d) FeCO3
aqueous solution of :-
20. Y can be :-
(a) KF (b) KCl
(a) Cu2O (b) FeO
(c) KI (d) KOH
(c) CuO (d) Fe2O3
Passage for Q.28 to Q.29
21. Z can be :-
A brown black solid (A) on fusion with KNO3 is KOH
(a) Cu2O (b) FeO
gives a green compound B and a colourless compound
(c) CuO (d) Fe2O3 C. Green compound B in aquous solution on
Passage for Q.22 to Q.24 electrolytic oxidation gives a violet compound D. KOH
An orange solid X is a very important chemical used in and H2 gas. An aquous solution (D) in cold reacts with
leather industry and an oxidant for preparation of many ethylene to give glycol and its pink solution is discharged
azo compound. When X is heated, it gives yellow due to precipitation of A:-
coloured B and green coloured C. Also during heating 28. A and B are :-
a colourless, odourless gas D is evolved :-
(a) MnO2, K2MnO4 (b) Cr2O3, K2CrO4
22. Compound A is
(c) MnO2, KMnO4 (d) Cr2O3, K2Cr2O7
(a) KMnO4 (b) K2Cr2O7
29. C and D are :-
(c) K2CrO 4 (d) Cr2O3
(a) NO, K2MnO4 (b)KNO2, K2MnO4
23. Compound C is obtained on heating of
(c) NO, KMnO4 (d) NO, K2Cr2O7
(a) (NH4)2Cr2O7 (b) NH4ClO4
(c) NH4NO3 (d) None of these Passage for Q.30 to Q.32
24. Gas D is :- An aqueous solution of a salt upon analysis gives the
following results :
(a) O 2 (b) NO 2
(i) It gives a white precipitate with BaCl2 solution
(c) N 2 (d) H2
insoluble in water.
Passage for Q.25 to Q.27
(ii) Addition of excess KI gives a brown precipitate
A certain metal A is boiled in dilute HNO3 to give
which turns starch-iodide complex blue black.
salt(B) and an oxide of nitrogen(C). Aqueous solution
B with brine solution gives a precipitate D which is (iii) It gives a chocalate brown coloured precipitate
soluble in NH4OH. with potassium ferrocyanide solution.

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30. What interference can be drawn from (i) above ? 37. Hypo solution is used in photography to dissolve
(a) Presence of SO42– ion (a) Undissociated silver halide to give complex
(b) Presence of Pb2+ ion [Ag(S2O3)2]3–
(c) Presence of Zn2+ ion (b) Undissociated silver halide to give complex
(d) Presence of SO32– [Ag(S2O3)]–1
31. What is the formula of chocolate brown (c) Metallic silver to give complex [Ag(S2O3)2]3–
precipitate:- (d) Metallic silver to give complex [Ag(S2O3)]–1
(a) Cu[Fe(CN)4] (b) Cu2[Fe(CN)6] 38. The developer used in photography is
(c) Cu3[Fe(CN)6]2 (d) Cu2I2 (a) K2[FeII(CO3)2] (b) K2[FeII(C2O4)2]
32. From the above inference, the formula of salt is :- (c) K[FeIII(C2O4)2] (d) K[FeIII(CO3)2]
(a) CuSO4 (b) CuSO3 Matrix Match Type :
(c) CuCl2 (d) Cu(OH)2
39. Match the column :-
Passage for Q.33 to Q.35
Column - I Column - II
HNO3 KI or K2CrO4
[A] [B] + [C] Yellow Ion Colour
Scarlet red Black brown Colorless precipitate
salt residue salt (A) CrO42– (P) Purple/Pink solution
2–
HNO3 (B) Cr2O7 (Q) Green solution
H2S
Mn(NO3)2 (C) MnO42– (R) Yellow
(D) MnO4– (S) Orange
[E] [D]
Pink Black ppt. 40. Match the column :-
solution dissolves in HNO3
Column - I Column - II
33. The compound [A] is
Compound Colour
(a) An oxide (b) A chromate
(A) Cr2O3 (P) Green colour
(c) A maganate (d) Chloride
(B) CrO3 (Q) Red colour
34. The correct formula of compound (E) is
(C) CrO5 (R) Intense blue colour
(a) KMnO4 (b) H2MnO4
(c) HMnO4 (d) K2MnO4 (D) CrO2 (S) Black colour
35. The yellow ppt. formed by reaction of [C] with 41. Match the column :-
K2CrO4 is also given by (other than that in C) Column - I Column - II
(a) Pb2+ (b) Ca2+ Compound Feature
(c) Ba2+ (d) Na+ (A) Mn2O7 (P) Black colour ; most
Passage for Q.36 to Q.38 important ore of Mn
The halides of silver are sensitive to light. This concept (B) MnO2 (Q) Dark green liquid as
is utilised in photography. explosive
36. A photographic plate consist of - (C) MnO (R) Red oxide of manganese
(a) Sensitive emulsion of fine particles of AgF (D) Mn3O4 (S) Olive green powder,
(b) Sensitive emulsion of fine particles of AgCl formed by decomposition
(c) Sensitive emulsion of fine particles of AgBr by MnCO3
(d) Sensitive emulsion of fine particles of AgI (T) Anhydride of HMnO4

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42. Match the column :- 45. Match the Coloumn
Column - I Column - II Column - I Column - II
Elements Structure type Complex Transitional elements
(A) W (P) Transition elements (A) [M(CN)2]–x (P) x = 1; Ag, Au
(B) Co (Q) Hexagonal close packed (B) [M(CN)4]–x (Q) x = 3; Mn, Fe,Co
(C) Zn (R) Body centered cubic (C) [M(CN)4]–x (R) x = 2; Zn,Cd, Hg
(D) Cd (S) Cubic close packed (D) [M(CN)6] –x
(S) x = 3; Cu only
(T) Typical metal structure 46. Column - I
43. Match the column :- Reaction
Column - I (A) Fe +2HCl 
Conversion (B) Fe +Conc. H2SO4 
2– –
(A) MnO4 MnO4 (C) Fe +HNO3(warm & concentrated) 
2– 2–
(B) CrO4  Cr2O7 (D) Fe +HNO3 (cold & dilute) 
(C) CrO72–  CrO42– Column - II
(D) MnO4– MnO42– Product nature
Column - II
(P) ferrous salt
Feature
(Q) ferric salt
(P) Oxidation state remain unchanged during
(R) colourless, odourless gas
conversion
(S) colourless, paramagnetic gas
(Q) pH < 7, conversion is carried out
(T) Pungent odour gas
(R) pH > 7, conversion is carried out
47. Match the column :-
(S) Oxidation state changes during conversion
Column - I
(T) Electrolytic oxidation in alkaline medium
Reaction
44. Match the column :-
(A) N2H4 + CuO 
Column - I
(B) Quinol + AgBr(s) 
Property

(A) Least Ist ionisation enthalpy (C) FeSO 4 (s)  
(B) Highest Ist ionisation enthalpy (D) CaCl2(s) + K2Cr2O7(s) + H2SO4(conc.)
(C) Highest 2nd ionisation enthalpy
Column - II
(D) Least ionic radii in M2+ ion
Feature
Column - II
(P) Reddish brown vapour is formed
Transitional element
(Q) One of the product is +6 oxidation state
(P) Sc
(R) Redox reaction
(Q) Zn
(S) One of the product is acidic oxide
(R) Cu
(T) Photograpy
(S) Ni

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48. Match the column :- 51. Match the column :-
Column - I Column - I Column - II
Reaction (A) FeCl3 (P) Oxidising agent and as
mordant in dyeing
(A) Turnbull’s Blue pigment
(B) FeF3 (Q) Exists as Fe3+
(B) Prussian Blue pigment
(C) FeBr3 (R) d5 ion
(C) Brown ring
(D) FeO42– (S) Stable in strongly alkaline
(D) Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS] aqueous medium
Column - II (T) Gives prusian blue colour
Feature with K4[Fe(CN)6]
(P) Oxidation state of iron in coordination sphere 52. Match the column :-
Fe3[Fe(CN)6]2 is +1 Column - I Column - II
(Q) Oxidation state of iron in coordination sphere (A) Fe3+ (P) Precipitate with NH4OH
2+
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 is +2 (B) Fe (Q) Precipitate with NaOH
2+
(R) Oxidation state of iron in coordination sphere (C) Cu (R) Complex with KCN (excess)
[Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is +3 (D) Ag+ (S) Complex with hypo solution
(S) Iron in anionic part of complex (T) Hydrometallurgical extraction
(T) Iron in cationic part of complex 53. Match the column :-
49. Match the column :- Column - I
(A) Pb2+ gives yellow precipitate with
Column - I Column - II
(B) Bi3+ gives black precipitate with
(A) Cr < W (P) stability of the complex
in +2 oxidation state (C) Hg2Cl2 gives black precipitate with
(D) CuSO4 gives deep blue colour with
(B) Mn < Fe (Q) melting point
Column - II
(C) Zn < Cu (R) magnetic moment
(P) KI
(D) Cd < Hg (S) tendency to form metal
(Q) K2CrO 4
- metal bond
(R) NH4OH
(T) ionisation energy
(S) Na2SnO2 in alkaline medium
50. Match the column :-
54. Match the column :-
Column - I Column - II
Column - I Column - II
(A) Fe2+ > Fe3+ (P) Crystal field splitting
(A) Cu2+ (P) Form amphoteric oxide
energy with strong 2+
(B) Zn (Q) Diamagnetic and colourless
ligand
compounds
(B) Pt2+ > Ni2+ (Q) Complexing tendency 3+
(C) Cr (R) Form complex with NH3
with dipyridyl
(D) Sc3+ (S) Form colourless tetrahedral
(C) Mn2+ > Cr2+ (R) Tendency to form complex with KCN
complex with CO
(T) Form inner orbital
(D) Cu2+ > Cu+ (S) Magnetic moment octahedral complex with
(T) ionic radius NH3

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55. Match the column 8. Find out the number of ions in solution which are
Column - I colourless :-
(A) Hg2Cl2 
NH3OH
 Product/is
Ti4+ ; Ti3+ ; Cu+ ; Zn2+
(B) Hg2Cl + SnCl2 Product/ is 9. The oxidation state of Mn in the product of oxidative
fusion of pyrolusite ore in basic medium :-
(C) Hg+2 + SnCl2Product/ is
10. The oxidation state of Cr in the product of oxidative
(D) HgCl2 + Cu Product/ is
fusion of chromite ore in basic medium :-
Column - II
11. TiCl4 is example of colourless liquid at room
(P) Hg
[Link] it reacts with Zn followed by
(Q) Hg(NH2) Cl
addition of water molecule give purple colour
(R) Oxidation compound X. What is the number of unpaired
(S) Metal-metal bond in product electron present in X.
(T) Reduction 12. A metal A which is strongly attracted by a magnet
is attacked slowly by HCl liberating a gas and
EXERCISE # IV producing a blue solution. The addition of water
 Integer Type : of this solution causes it to burn pink. What is the
1. At what pH chromate-dichromate changes :- atomic number of A. A belong to 3d series
2. Find out the n factor of Cr2O72– in acidic medium? element:-
3. MnO4– when oxidises other compounds in acidic 13. Some transitional metals are used as traditional
medium, it is itself converted into Mn2+. The coinage metals in ancient world. Find out number
molecular weight of MnO4– is x times of its of coinage metals.
equivalent weight. The value of x :- 14. When 0.25 mole of hydrated ferric chloride
4. Find out number of electrons present in 4f orbital (FeCl3.6H2O) is made anhydrous by reacting with
in Gadolinium. (At. no. 64) ? 1.5 mole of 2,2-dimethoxy propane :-
5. Find out number of electrons present in 5d orbital 15. What is the number of moles of SnCl2 required for
in Ytterbium (At. no. 70) ? reduction of 1 mole of K2Cr2O7 into Cr3+:-
6. Find out number of electrons present in 6s orbital 16. Peacock ore is CuxFeS4. The value of x ?
in leutetium (At. no. 71) ? 17. The highest oxidation state exhibited among all
7. How many statements are correct ? transitional element :-
(a) Permanganate titration in presence of 18. How many statements are correct :-
hydrochloric acid is unsatisfactory (a) Metre scales are made up of invar alloy
(b) Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ (b) Rusting iron is due to formation of Fe2O3 +
toward oxidation to their +3 state Fe(OH)3
(c) Ammoniacal AgNO3 converts glucose to (c) Transitional elements in positive oxidation state
gluconic acid and metallic silver is precipitated can act as Lewis acid.
(d) Titanium and copper both in the first series of (d) Bordaux mixture is used as fungicide. It is a
transition metals exhibits +1 oxidation stae most mixture of CuSO4 + Ca(OH)2
frequently.
(e) Ce4+ (cerric ion) is used as an oxidising reagent
(e) Anhydrous ferric chloride is formed by heating
in volumetric analysis
metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine gas.

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19. How many statements are incorrect :- 29. Rust consist of hydrated iron oxide. What is the
(a) Acidified KMnO4 can be decolorised by oxidation state of iron in rust.
Fe2(SO4)3 30. P 1 (imparts violet colour in flame
comp. P
(b) KMnO4 does not act as oxidising reagents in test)  2
conc.H 2SO 4
 P3(reddish brown gas)
alkaline medium NaOH AgNO3
   P4(red ppt.)
(c) Among ZnCl2 , CdCl2 , HgCl2 maximum NH3 solution
P4 (red ppt.)   P5 (soluble)
excess
covalent character is shown byt ZnCl2
HCl solution
(d) Promethium is naturally found element P4 (red ppt.)   P6 (white precipitate)
NaOH solution
20. Number of moles of CrO3 required to oxidise 9 P2  P7 (gives white fumes with HCl)
moles of 2 butanol ? How many products are correctly mentioned -
21. An ornamental gold has 75% gold. It is x carat. P1 = K2Cr2O7 P4 = Ag2CrO4 P7 = NH3
The value of x :- P2 = NH4Cl P5 = [Ag(NH3)2]+1
22. What is the basicity of Perrhenic acid :- P3 = CrO2Cl2 P6 = AgCl
23. A metal ion M2+ gives cherry blood red colour with EXERCISE # V(A) JEE-MAIN
DMG and complex formed is diamagnetic in
1. Which of the following arrangements does not
nature. Which group of qualitative analysis metal
represent the correct order of the property stated
will belong - against it ? [AIEEE 13]
24. CuSO4 + KCN  Complex of Cu. The spin only (1) V2+ < Cr 2+ < Mn 2 < Fe 2+ : paramagnetic
(excess)
behaviour
magnetic moment of the complex.
(2) Ni2+ < Co2+< Fe2+ < Mn2+ : ionic size
25. How many reagents can be used to distinguish
(3) Co3+ < Fe3+< Cr3+ < Sc3+ : stability in aqueous
ferrous salt and ferric salt. :-
solution
NH4OH; NaOH; K4[Fe(CN)6]; K3[Fe(CN)6] (4) Sc < Ti < Cr < Mn : number of oxidation states
26. A metal ion M3+ gives brown red colour with 2. Consider the following reacton : [AIEEE 13]
K3[Fe(CN)6]. With which group it may belong? – 2– +
xMnO4 + yCr2O4 + zH 
27. S2O3–2 + CN– X + SO3–2 
Fe3
 Blood red z
NaF
colour   colourless complex xMn2+ + 2yCO2 + H2O 
excess 2
The coordination number of Fe3+ in colourless The values of x, f and z in the reaction are
complex - respectively :-
28. The general electronic configuration of trasition (a) 5, 2 and 16
element is (n–1)dx–y n sz-w (b) 2, 5 and 8
x = minimum number of electron present in d- (c) 2, 5 and 16
orbital
(d) 5, 2 and 8
y = maximum number of electron present in d-
3. Arrange Ce3+, La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ in increasing
orbital
order of their ionic radius :- [AIEEE 02]
z = minimum number of electron present in s- 3+ 3+ 3+ 3+
orbital (a) Yb < Pm < Ce < La
w = maximum number of electron present in s- (b) Ce3+ < Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+
orbital (c) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+
Find out the value of y – z :- (d) Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+ < Yb3+

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3+
4. The radius of La is 1.06 Å, which of the following 10. The lanthanoid contraction is responsible for the
given values will be closest to the radius of Lu3+ fact that :- [AIEEE 05]
(At. no. of Lu = 71, La = 57) [AIEEE 03] (a) Zr and Y have about the same radius
(a) 1.6Å (b) 1.4Å (b) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(c) 1.06Å (d) 0.85Å (c) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
5. The atomic number of vanadium (V), chromium (d) Zr and Zn have similar oxidation state
(Cr), maganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) are 23, 24, 25
11. Lanthanoid contarction is caused due to :-
and 26 respectively. Which one of these may be
expected to have the highest second ionisation [AIEEE 06]
entjhalpy - [AIEEE 03] (a) the same effective nuclear charge from Ce to Lu
(a) V (b) Cr (b) the imperfect shielding on outer electrons by 4f
(c) Mn (d) Fe electrons from the nuclear charge
6. What would happen a solution of potassium (c) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by
chromate is treated with an excess of dilute nitric 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
acid :- [AIEEE 03] (d) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by
3+ 2–
(a) Cr and Cr2O7 are formed 5d electrons from the nuclear charge
(b) Cr2O72– and H2O are formed 12. The actinoids exhibits more number of oxidation
(c) Cr2O72– is reduced to +3 state of Cr states in general thatn the lanthanoids.
(d) Cr2O72– is oxidised to +7 state of Cr This becuase :- [AIEEE 07]
7. Among the following series of transition metal ions (a) the 5f-orbitals are more buried than the 4f-orbitals
are ore where all metal ions have 3d2 electronic (b) there is a similarly between 4f -and-5f in the
configuration is :- [AIEEE - 04] their angular part of the wave function
+3 2+ 3+ 4+
(a) Ti , V , Cr , Mn (c) the actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids
(b) Ti+, V4+, Cr6+, Mn7+ (d) the 5f-orbitals extend further from the nucleus
(c) Ti4+, V4+, Cr2+, Mn3+ than the 4f-orbitals
(d) Ti2+, V3+, Cr4+, Mn+5 13. Identify the incorrect statement among the
8. Cerium (Z = 58) is an important member of the following :- [AIEEE 07]
lanthanoids. Which of the following statements (a) d-block elements show irregular and erractic
about cersium is incorrec :- [AIEEE 04]
chemical properties among themselves
(a) Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidising agent
(b) La and Lu have partially filled d-orbitals and
(b) The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable
no other partially filled orbitals
than the +4 oxidation state
(c) the chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar
(c) The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known
in solutions (d) 4f and 5f - orbitals are equally shielded
(d) The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 14. In context with the transition elements, which of the
and +4 following statements is incorrec :- [AIEEE 09]
9. The aqueous solution containing which one of the (a) In the highest oxidation states of the first five
following ions will be colourless ? [AIEEE 05] transition elements (Sc to Mn), all the 4s and
(Atomic number : Sc = 21, Fe = 26, Ti = 22, 3d electrons are used for bonding
Mn = 25) (b) Once the d5 configuration is exceeded, the
(a) Sc3+ (b) Fe2+ tendency to involve all the 3d electrons in
(c) Ti3+ (d) Mn2+ bonding decreases.

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7.20 THE d-BLOCK ELEMENTS AND SOME OF THEIR COMPOUNDS
(c) In addition to the normal oxidation states, the Cl2 ,heat
(a) Fe    FeCl3 
heat ,air

zero oxidation state is also shown by these O 2 , heat CO,600 C
(b) Fe   Fe3O4   FeO
elements in complexes. CO,700 C
  Fe
(d) In the highest oxidation state, the transition H 2SO 4 ,O 2
dil.H 2SO 4
metal show basic character and form cationic (c) Fe   FeSO4   Fe2(SO4)2
Heat
complexes.   Fe
O 2 , heat dil.H 2SO 4
15. Knowing that the chemistry of lanthanoids (Ln) is (d) Fe   FeO   FeSO4
dominated by its +3 oxidation state, which of the Heat
  Fe
following statements is incorrect ? [AIEEE 09] 19. The equation which is balanced and represents the
(a) Ln(III) compounds are generally colourless correct product(s) is :- [Jee-Mains 2014]
(b) Ln(III) hydroxides are mainly basic in character (a) [Mg(H 2 O) 6 ] 2+ + (EDTA) 4– 
excess NaOH

(c) Because of the large size of the Ln(III) ions the [Mg(EDTA)]2+ + 6H2O
bonding in its compounds is predominently (b) CuSO 4 + 4KCN  K 2 [Cu(CN) 4 ] +
ionic in character K2SO 4
(d) The ionic sizes of Ln(III) decrease in general (c) Li2O + 2KCl 2LiCl + K2O
with increasing atomic number
(d) [CoCl(NH3)5]+ + 5H+ Co2+ + 5 NH4+ +
16. The correct order of E°M2+/M values with negative Cl–
sign for the four successive elements
Cr, Mn, Fe and Co is :- [AIEEE 2010] EXERCISE # V(B) JEE-ADVANCED
(a) Cr > Mn > Fe > Co 1. Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by :
(b) Mn > Cr > Fe > Co [JEE-2002]
(c) Cr > Fe > Mn > Co (a) heating hydrated ferric chloride at a high tem-
(d) Fe > Mn > Cr > Co perature in a stream of air
17. In content of the lanthanoids, which of the following (b) heating metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine
stateents is not correct :- [AIEEE 2011] gas
(a) because of similar properties the separation of (c) reaction of ferric oxide with HCl
lanthanoids is not easy (d) reaction of metallic iron with HCl
(b) availability of 4f electrons results in the formation 2. When MnO2 is fused with KOH, a coloured com-
of compounds in +4 state for all the members pound is formed, the product and its colour is :
of the series
[JEE-2003]
(c) there is a gradual decrease in the radii of the
(a) K2MnO4 , green
members with increasing atomic number in the
series (b) KMnO4 , purple
(d) all the members exhibit +3 oxidation state (c) Mn2O3 , brown
18. Which series of reactions correctly represents (d) Mn3O4 , black
chemical relations related to iron and its 
compound ? [Jee-Mains 2014]

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