The D and F-Block Elements: Solutions
The D and F-Block Elements: Solutions
The D and F-Block Elements: Solutions
Solutions
SECTION - A
Objective Type Questions
1. Which of the following does not have abnormal electronic configuration?
(1) Cr (2) Pd (3) Pt (4) Hg
Sol. Answer (4)
Hg does not have abnormal electronic configuration.
5. Which of the following element does not show the variable oxidation state?
(1) Fe (2) Mn (3) Cu (4) Zn
Sol. Answer (4)
Zn does not show variable oxidation state due to 3d104s2 configuration (i.e. very stable).
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Mn+ 3d54s1
5 unpaired electrons
5 5 2 BM = 35 5.92 BM .
11. Amongst the following ions, which is considered as most stable in M2+ state?
(1) Ti2+/Ti (–1.63 V) (2) V2+/V (–1.11 V) (3) Cr2+/Cr (–0.90 V) (4) Mn2+/Mn (1.18 V)
Sol. Answer (1)
Higher the E red value, higher stability.
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Sol. Answer (1)
Cr+ 3d5 = 5.92 BM.
20. When intimate mixture of potassium dichromate and potassium chloride is heated with conc. H2SO4 which
of the following is produced in the form of red vapours?
(1) CrO3 (2) Cr2O3 (3) CrO2Cl2 (4) CrCl2
Sol. Answer (3)
CrO2Cl2 is produced.
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21. Which one of the following pairs of ions have same electronic configuration?
(1) Cr3+ Fe3+ (2) Mn2+, Fe3+ (3) Fe3+ Co3+ (4) Sc3+, Cr3+
Sol. Answer (2)
Mn2+ 3d5
Fe3+ 3d5
H
22. Cr2O72– + X
Cr3+ + H2O + oxidised product of X. X in the above reaction cannot be
X is SO 2–
4
and the oxidized product of X is HSO 4– .
23. The reducing nature of any metal in aqueous solution depends upon
a. Enthalpy of atomisation
b. Ionisation enthalpies
c. Hydration energy
(1) a & b only (2) Only b (3) b & c only (4) a, b & c
Sol. Answer (4)
Reducing nature of metal depends on
Enthalpy of atomisation
Ionization enthalpies
Hydration energy (fact).
25. The magnetic moment of a transition metal ion is found to be 5.92 BM. The number of unpaired electrons
present in it is
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) 4 (4) 5
Sol. Answer (4)
5.92 BM (Given)
n(n + 2) BM
5.92 n(n + 2)
n(n + 2) = 35
n 2 + 2n – 35 = 0
n=5
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26. Which of the following is the consequences of lanthanide contraction?
(1) Separation of mixture of lanthanides is difficult
(2) Basic nature of hydroxides decrease from first member to last member of lanthanides
(3) Size of Hf and Zr is different
(4) Both (1) & (2)
Sol. Answer (4)
Both (1) & (2) are correct (fact).
KMnO 4 + 2H 2O
MnO 2
7 4
n-factor = 7 – 4 = 3
SECTION - B
Objective Type Questions
1. Coinage metals are
(1) Normal metals (2) Transition metals (3) Active metals (4) Highly electropositive
Sol. Answer (2)
Generally, we consider Cu, Ag, Au as coinage metals and they come under transition metals.
X Y
2. Pyrolusite is used to prepare potassium permanganate MnO2 MnO42 MnO4
X and Y are
(1) Fuse with KOH/air, electrolytic reduction (2) Fuse with KOH/air, electrolytic oxidation
(3) Fuse with con. HNO3/air, electrolytic reduction (4) All are correct
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MnO 2
KOH / Air
MnO 2–
4
Electrolytic
Oxidation
MnO 4–
4. Ce(Z = 58) and Yb(Z = 70) exhibits stable +4 and +2 oxidation states respectively. This is because
(1) Ce4+ and Yb2+ acquire f 7 configuration (2) Ce4+ and Yb2+ acquire f 0 configuration
(3) Ce4+ and Yb2+ acquire f 0 and f 14 configuration (4) Ce4+ and Yb2+ acquire f 7 and f 14 configuration
Sol. Answer (3)
Fact.
5. A purple coloured solution is made alkaline with KOH and is treated with KI forming potassium iodate. The
same solution is acidified with H2SO4 and again it is treated with KI. However this time instead of potassium
iodate, iodine gas is released. The purple coloured solution is of
(1) K2Cr2O7 (2) K2Cr2O4 (3) KMnO4 (4) K2MnO4
Sol. Answer (3)
Alkaline
2KMnO 4 + H 2O + I – 2MnO 2 + 2OH – + KIO 3
KMnO 4 + H 2SO 4 + KI
Mn 2+ + 8H 2O + 5I 2
KMnO4 is the required solution.
6. Acidified solution of chromic acid on treatment with H2O2 gives blue colour which is due to
(1) CrO3 + H2O + O2 (2) Cr2O3 + H2O + O2
(3) CrO5 + H2O (4) H2Cr2O7 + H2O + CO2
Sol. Answer (3)
K 2Cr2O 7 + H 2SO 4 + 4H 2O 2
2CrO 5 + 5H 2O + K 2SO 4
Blue
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9. The correct statement
(1) Green vitriol and blue vitriol are isomorphus
(2) KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7 are coloured due to d-d transitions
(3) Cu2Cl2 and Ag2S are coloured
(4) Upon strong heating paramagnetic gases are evolved by NaNO3 and AgNO3
Sol. Answer (4)
Fact.
11. The blue colour produced on adding H2O2 to acidified K2Cr2O7 is due to the formation of
(1) CrO5 (2) Cr2O3 (3) CrO42— (4) CrO3
Sol. Answer (1)
K 2Cr2O 7 + H 2SO 4 + 4H 2O 2
2CrO 5 + K 2SO 4 + 5H 2O
Blue
14. Ammonium dichromate is used in fireworks.The green coloured powder blown in the air is
(1) CrO3 (2) Cr2O3 (3) Cr (4) CrO(O)2
Sol. Answer (2)
NH 4 2 Cr2O 7
Cr2O 3 + N 2 + 4H 2O
Green
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17. Which one of the following pairs of ions have same electronic configuration?
(1) Cr3+ Fe3+ (2) Mn2+, Fe3+ (3) Fe3+ Co3+ (4) Sc3+, Cr3+
Sol. Answer (2)
Mn2+ : 3d5
Fe3+ : 3d5
18. The equivalent weight of MnSO4 is equal to its molecular weight when it is converted to
(1) Mn2O3 (2) MnO2 (3) MnO4– (4) MnO42–
Sol. Answer (1)
2 3
2MnSO 4
Mn 2O 3
n-factor = 1
Molecular weight = Equivalent weight.
21. The colour of K2Cr2O7 and Fe2+ ions are respectively due to
(1) d-d transition and charge transfer spectra (2) Charge transfer spectra and d-d transition
(3) Crystal defects and charge transfer spectra (4) Charge transfer spectra and crystal defects
Sol. Answer (2)
K2Cr2O7 Colour due to charge transfer.
Fe2+ ions Colour due to d-d transition.
22. The element which does not show d0 configuration in its highest oxidation state
(1) V (2) Mn (3) Cr (4) Fe
Sol. Answer (4)
Highest oxidation state of Fe is +6 and Fe6+ 3d2.
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23. CrO3 is coloured due to
(1) Crystal defect (2) Unpaired electrons
(3) Charge transfer spectra (4) Low I.E.
Sol. Answer (3)
In CrO3 colour is due to charge transfer (fact).
24. Which of the following occur when AgNO3 becomes, red hot?
(1) 2AgNO3 2Ag + 2NO2 + O2 (2) AgNO3 Ag + NO + O2
(3) 2AgNO3 AgNO2 + O2 (4) 2AgNO3 2Ag + N2 + 3O2
Sol. Answer (1)
If AgNO3 is red hot, it gets decomposed as
2AgNO 3
2Ag + 2NO 2 + O 2
26. The metal which can form cation having metal - metal bond
(1) Mercury (2) Copper (3) Osmium (4) Iron
Sol. Answer (1)
Hg forms Hg 22
27. Value of magnetic moment of a divalent metal ion is 5.92 BM. Total number of electron in its atom would
be
(1) 24 (2) 25 (3) 26 (4) 27
Sol. Answer (2)
In divalent state, i.e. M2+
Given that = 5.92 BM
Number of unpaired electrons = 5
3d5 configuration
Among the given options it should be 25.
28. In black and white photography, the developed film is fixed by washing with
(1) AgBr solution (2) Hypo solution (3) Na2S4O6 solution (4) FeC2O4 solution
Sol. Answer (2)
In black and white photography hypo solution is used.
H AuCl 4 .
Au + Aqua regia
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SECTION - C
Previous Years Questions
1. The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to [NEET-2017]
(1) The radioactive nature of actinoids
(2) Actinoid contraction
(3) 5f, 6d and 7s levels having comparable energies
(4) 4f and 5d levels being close in energies
Sol. Answer (3)
It is a fact.
2. Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is incorrect? [NEET(Phase-2)-2016]
(1) Europium shows +2 oxidation state
(2) The basicity decreases as the ionic radius decreases from Pr to Lu
(3) All the lanthanons are much more reactive than aluminium
(4) Ce(+4) solutions are widely used as oxidizing agent in volumetric analysis
Sol. Answer (3)
Fact.
3. Jahn-Teller effect is not observed in high spin complexes of [NEET(Phase-2)-2016]
(1) d7 (2) d8
(3) d4 (4) d9
Sol. Answer (2)
Fact.
4. Which one of the following statements is corrected when SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution?
[NEET-2016]
(1) Green Cr2(SO4), is formed
(2) The solution turns blue
(3) The solution is decolourized
(4) SO2 is reduced
Sol. Answer (1)
Fact
5. The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic no. 63), Gd (Atomic No. 64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are
[NEET-2016]
(1) [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2
(2) [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f86s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
(3) [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75f1 and [Xe]4f96s2
(4) [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
Sol. Answer (1)
Fact
6. Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic
configuration of gadolinium? [Re-AIPMT-2015]
(1) [Xe]4f75d16s2 (2) [Xe]4f65d26s2 (3) [Xe]4f86d2 (4) [Xe]4f95s1
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Sol. Answer (1)
Fact.
7. Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly same atomic radii?
(Numbers in the parenthesis are atomic numbers) [AIPMT-2015]
(1) Zr (40) and Ta (73) (2) Ti (22) and Zr (40) (3) Zr (40) and Nb (41) (4) Zr (40) and Hf (72)
Sol. Answer (4)
Zr and Hf have same size.
8. The pair of compounds that can exist together is [AIPMT-2014]
(1) FeCl3, SnCl2 (2) HgCl2, SnCl2 (3) FeCl2, SnCl2 (4) FeCl3, K
Both Fe and Sn are in lower oxidation state. Therefore redox is not possible.
9. The reaction of aqueous KMnO4 with H2O2 in acidic conditions gives [AIPMT-2014]
(1) Mn4+ and O2 (2) Mn2+ and O2 (3) Mn2+ and O3 (4) Mn4+ and MnO2
10. Magnetic moment 2.83 BM is given by which of the following ions ? (At. nos. Ti=22, Cr=24, Mn=25, Ni=28)
[AIPMT-2014]
n(n 2) 2.83
n2 2n (2.83)2
n=2
Ni2+ = 3d8
(1) Negligible screening effect of 'f' orbitals (2) Increasing nuclear charge
12. Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic? (At nos. Ce=58, Sm=62, Eu=63, Yb=70) [NEET-2013]
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13. Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect ? [NEET-2013]
(3) They have higher melting points than the pure metal
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Sol. Answer (2)
19. For the four successive transition elements (Cr, Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of +2 oxidation state will be there
in which of the following order? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2011]
(At nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)
(1) Cr > Mn > Co > Fe
(2) Mn > Fe > Cr > Co
(3) Fe > Mn > Co > Cr
(4) Co > Mn > Fe > Cr
Sol. Answer (2)
More the number of unpaired electrons more will be the stability.
Hence, the correct order is, Mn > Fe > Cr > Co.
20. Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solutions ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2010]
(1) La3+ (Z = 57) (2) Ti3+ (Z = 22) (3) Lu3+ (Z = 71) (4) Sc3+ (Z = 21)
Sol. Answer (2)
21. Which one of the following ions has electronic configuration [Ar] 3d6 ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2010]
(1) Ni3+ (2) Mn3+ (3) Fe3+ (4) Co3+
Sol. Answer (4)
22. Which of the following pairs has the same size ? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2010]
(1) Fe2+, Ni2+ (2) Zr4+, Ti4+ (3) Zr4+, Hf4+ (4) Zn2+, Hf4+
Sol. Answer (3)
23. Which of the following oxidation states is the most common among the lanthanoids ? [AIPMT (Mains)-2010]
(1) 4 (2) 2 (3) 5 (4) 3
Sol. Answer (4)
Lanthanides show 3+ oxidation state generally.
24. The correct order of decreasing second ionisation enthalpy of Ti(22), V(23), Cr(24) and Mn(25) is
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2008]
(1) Ti > V > Cr > Mn (2) Cr > Mn > V > Ti (3) V > Mn > Cr > Ti (4) Mn > Cr > Ti > V
Sol. Answer (2)
Cr > Mn > V > Ti
This is the order of the decreasing second ionization enthalpy of above elements. After loosing an electron
Cr gains stable 3d5 configuration which describes it high 2nd ionization enthalpy. Mn also loses an electron
and form stable half filled Mn+(3d54s1). Vanadium due to smaller size posses higher 2nd ionization enthalpy
that Ti.
25. Number of moles of MnO4– required to oxidize one mole of ferrous oxalate completely in acidic medium will be
[AIPMT (Prelims)-2008]
(1) 0.2 moles (2) 0.6 moles (3) 0.4 moles (4) 7.5 moles
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26. Identify the incorrect statement among the following [AIPMT (Prelims)-2007]
(2) There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu
(4) As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities
with the 5d series of elements
27. Which one of the following ions is the most stable in aqueous solution? (Atomic number. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24,
Mn = 25) [AIPMT (Prelims)-2007]
Cr3+ d3 configuration
28. More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this
is [AIPMT (Prelims)-2006]
(1) More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
(2) Lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals
(3) Greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids
K 3 Cu(CN) 4
CuSO 4 + KCN
(excess)
30. In which of the following pairs are both the ions coloured in aqueous solution?(At. no.: Sc = 21, Ti = 22, Ni = 28,
Cu = 29, Co = 27) [AIPMT (Prelims)-2006]
(1) Ni2+, Ti3+ (2) Sc3+, Ti3+ (3) Sc3+, Co2+ (4) Ni2+, Cu+
31. The number of moles of KMnO4 reduced one mole of Kl in alkaline medium is [AIPMT (Prelims)-2005]
In alkaline medium
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2MnO 4 – + H 2O + I –
2MnO 2 + 2OH – + IO 3–
32. The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless? (Atomic no. Sc = 21, Fe = 26,
Ti = 22, Mn = 25) [AIPMT (Prelims)-2005]
Sc3+ has 3d0 configuration with no unpaired electron. Therefore Sc3+ is colourless in its aqueous solution.
33. Four successive members of the first row transition elements are listed below with their atomic numbers. Which
one of them expected to have the highest third ionization enthalpy? [AIPMT (Prelims)-2005]
(1) Vanadium (Z = 23) (2) Chromium (Z = 24) (3) Iron (Z = 26) (4) Manganese (Z = 25)
Sol. Answer (4)
34. The main reason for larger number of oxidation states exhibited by the actinides than the corresponding lanthanides,
is [AIPMT (Prelims)-2005]
(1) Lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals
(2) Larger atomic size of actinides than the lanthanides
(3) More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals
(4) Greater reactive nature of the actinides than the lanthanides
Sol. Answer (1)
Because of the lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals as compared to that of 4f and 5d orbitals,
achnoids exhibits more number of oxidation states.
35. The catalytic activity of transition metals and their compounds is ascribed mainly to
(1) Their magnetic behaviour (2) Their unfilled d-orbitals
(3) Their ability to adopt variable oxidation states (4) Their chemical reactivity
Sol. Answer (3)
The ability to adopt variable oxidation state is the main reason which explains the catalytic activity of transition
metals.
36. Which one of the following elements shows maximum number of different oxidation states in its compounds?
(1) Gd (2) La (3) Eu (4) Am
Sol. Answer (4)
Americium (Am) being an actinide exhibits more number of oxidation states than lanthanides. It exhibits +3,
+4, +6, and +5 oxidation states.
37. Without losing its concentration ZnCl2 solution cannot be kept in contact with
(1) Pb (2) Al (3) Au (4) Ag
Sol. Answer (2)
Aluminium (Al) is more reactive than Zn and it can displace Zn from its salt solution.
38. Which ion is colourless?
(1) Cr4+ (2) Sc3+ (3) Ti3+ (4) V3+
Sol. Answer (2)
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CuSO 4 + 2KCN
CuCN + K 2SO 4
K 3 Cu(CN) 4
CuCN + 3KCN
(1) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic number 90 to 103) that are filling 4f sublevel
(2) 14 elements in the seventh period (atomic number = 90 to 103) that are filling 5f sublevel
(3) 14 elements in the sixth period (atomic number = 58 to 71) that are filling the 4f sublevel
(4) 14 elements in the seventh period (atomic number = 50 to 71) that are filling 4f sublevel
Lanthanides are member of 6th period and starts from atomic number 58 to 71. They are 14 element in which
filling of electrons takes place in 4f sublevel.
49. Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of
oxidations states?
(1) 3d24s2 (2) 3d34s2
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50. The highest possible oxidation state shown by osmium in its compound is
(1) +4 (2) +8
SECTION - D
Assertion - Reason Type Questions
1. A : FeO is basic in character.
R : Oxides of Transition metals are basic when metal is in lower oxidation state.
Sol. Answer (1)
Both are correct and correct explanation (fact).
2. A : Ti (IV) complexes are white.
R : Ti (IV) has no electrons in d subshell.
Sol. Answer (1)
Ti4+ 3d0 no d-d transition no colour.
3. A : Ce4+ is a good oxidizing agent.
R : Sm2+ is a good reducing agent.
Sol. Answer (2)
Both the statements are true.
But, reason is not the correct explanation for oxidizing character of Ce4+.
4. A : Equivalent mass of K2Cr2O7 when it acts as an oxidizing agent in acidic medium is M/6.
R : During reduction, oxidation number of chromium changes from +6 to +3.
Sol. Answer (1)
In acidic medium, n-factor of K2Cr2O7 is 6
M
Equivalent mass =
6
5. A : All Cr–O bond length in K2Cr2O7 are equal.
R : Both the Cr are present in dsp2 hybrid state.
Sol. Answer (4)
In K2Cr2O7, some Cr–O bonds have double bond and some are single bond, so bond lengths are different and
Cr is sp3 hybridized.
6. A : FeCl3 reacts with KCNS to give blood red colour.
R : FeCl3 reacts with KCNS to form potassium ferro-ferricyanide.
Sol. Answer (3)
FeCl 3 + KCNS
Fe(CNS) 3 + 3KCl
Yellow (Blood red
ferric thiocyanate)
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R : Basic character of hydroxides of lanthanides increase on moving from La+3 to Lu+3.
Sol. Answer (4)
As we go right in a period the basic nature of hydroxides decreases.
8. A : KMnO4 is purple in colour due to charge transfer.
R : In MnO4–, Mn is in + 7 oxidation state and thus has no electron present in d orbitals.
Sol. Answer (1)
KMnO4 is purple.
In Mn7+ no any d electron, so d-d transition is not possible. Hence charge transfer.
9. A : CuSO4.5H2O on heating to 250°C losses all the five H2O molecules and becomes anhydrous.
R : All the five H2O molecules are co-ordinated to the central Cu+2 ion.
Sol. Answer (3)
CuSO 4 5H 2O
250 C
CuSO 4 + 5H 2O
(anhydrous)
All the 5H2O molecules are not bonded to the central atom.
10. A : Cr2O7–2 is orange in colour.
R : It is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in d-subshell of Cr.
Sol. Answer (3)
Cr2O7–2 orange colour true
Here Cr is in 6+ 3d0 4s0 no any unpaired electron in d-subshell.
11. A : Mn shows exceptional M.P. in 3d series.
R : Its outer configuration is 4s2 3d5.
Sol. Answer (1)
Mn shows exceptional MP. Due to its very stable configuration i.e. 3d5 4s2.
12. A : I.E. of 5d elements > 4d elements in general.
R : It is due to lanthanide contraction.
Sol. Answer (1)
I.E. 5d elements > I.E. 4d elements due to lanthanide contraction.
13. A : There is very less gap between the value of radii of 4d and 5d elements.
R : Size of 5d is more than 4d subshell.
Sol. Answer (2)
The gap between radii of 4d and 5d elements is very less due to lanthanide contraction and size of 5d is
greater than size of 4d True.
14. A : Mn2O7 is acidic in nature.
R : Mn has +7 oxidation state.
Sol. Answer (1)
Mn2O7 acidic in nature True. In 7+ state Mn has high tendency to accept electron.
15. A : NiCl2 is more stable than PtCl2.
R : K2PtCl6 is more stable than K2NiCl6.
Sol. Answer (2)
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