05 - D and F Block Elements
05 - D and F Block Elements
Q1. Electronic configuration of Cu(II) is 3 d whereas that of Cu(I) is 3 d . Which of the following is correct?
9 10
Q2. Give below are two statements: Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more stable down the group among
transition elements unlike p-block elements. Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen from weak acids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below : 09 Apr 2024 (E)
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Q3. A transition metal ' M ' among Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn and Fe has the highest second ionisation enthalpy. The spin-
only magnetic moment value of M ion is _______. BM (Near integer) (Given atomic number
+
Q5. Iron (III) catalyses the reaction between iodide and persulphate ions, in which A. Fe 3+
oxidises the iodide ion
B. Fe 3+
oxidises the persulphate ion C. Fe 2+
reduces the iodide ion D. Fe 2+
reduces the persulphate ion
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: 08 Apr 2024 (M)
(1) B only (2) A only
(3) B and C only (4) A and D only
Q7. Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : Fusion of MnO with KOH and an oxidising agent gives dark
2
green K 2 MnO 4 . Statement (II) : Manganate ion on electrolytic oxidation in alkaline medium gives
permanganate ion. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
: 08 Apr 2024 (E)
(1) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Q8. Arrange the following elements in the increasing order of number of unpaired electrons in it. (A) Sc (B) Cr (C)
V (D) Ti (E) Mn Choose the correct answer from the options given below : 06 Apr 2024 (E)
(1) (A) < (D) < (C) < (B) < (E) (2) (C) < (E) < (B) < (A) < (D)
(3) (A) < (D) < (C) < (E) < (B) (4) (B) < (C) < (D) < (E) < (A)
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A + NH 4 OH + H 3 C − C = N − OH
| → B + NH 4 Cl + H 2 O
H 3 C − C = N − OH
The number of protons that do not involve in hydrogen bonding in the product B is ______. 06 Apr 2024 (E)
Q10. The number of element from the following that do not belong to lanthanoids is Eu, Cm, Er, Tb, Yb and Lu
06 Apr 2024 (M)
(1) 3 (2) 4
(3) 1 (4) 5
is __ 10 −2
BM (nearest integer). (Given atomic number of Cr is 24) 06 Apr 2024 (M)
Q12. The difference in the 'spin-only' magnetic moment values of KMnO and the manganese product formed 4
during titration of KMnO against oxalic acid in acidic medium is _______ BM. (nearest integer)
4
Q13. The metal that shows highest and maximum number of oxidation state is : 05 Apr 2024 (M)
(1) Fe (2) Mn
(3) Co (4) Ti
oxidising agent in aqueous solution is _______ BM (Near integer). (Given atomic numbers :
Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Co : 27 ) 05 Apr 2024 (M)
Q15. The number of ions from the following that have the ability to liberate hydrogen from a dilute acid is _____.
Ti
2+
, Cr
2+
and V 2+
05 Apr 2024 (E)
(1) 2 (2) 3
(3) 1 (4) 0
Q17. The fusion of chromite ore with sodium carbonate in the presence of air leads to the formation of products A
and B along with the evolution of CO . The sum of spin-only magnetic moment values of A and B is ______
2
B.M. (Nearest integer) [Given atomic number : C : 6, Na : 11, O : 8, Fe : 26, Cr : 24] 05 Apr 2024 (E)
Q18. The element which shows only one oxidation state other than its elemental form is : 04 Apr 2024 (M)
(1) Cobalt (2) Titanium
(3) Nickel (4) Scandium
Q19. A first row transition metal in its +2 oxidation state has a spin-only magnetic moment value of 3.86BM. The
atomic number of the metal is 04 Apr 2024 (E)
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(1) 26 (2) 25
(3) 23 (4) 22
Q20. When MnO and H 2 2 SO 4 is added to a salt (A), the greenish yellow gas liberated as salt (A) is :
04 Apr 2024 (E)
(1) CaI 2 (2) NaBr
(3) KNO 3 (4) NH 4 Cl
Q21. A first row transition metal with highest enthalpy of atomisation, upon reaction with oxygen at high
temperature forms oxides of formula M 2 On (where n = 3, 4, 5). The 'spin-only' magnetic moment value of the
amphoteric oxide from the above oxides is ______ BM (near integer) (Given atomic number:
Sc : 21, Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Mn : 25, Fe : 26, Co : 27 , Ni : 28, Cu : 29, Zn : 30) 04 Apr 2024 (E)
Q22. Consider the following reaction MnO 2 + KOH + O 2 → A + H 2 O . Product ' A ' in neutral or acidic medium
disproportionate to give products ' B ' and ' C ' along with water. The sum of spin-only magnetic moment
values of B and C is BM. (nearest integer) (Given atomic number of Mn is 25) 04 Apr 2024 (M)
Q24. Which of the following compounds show colour due to d − d transition? 01 Feb 2024 (E)
(1) CuSO 4 ⋅ 5H 2 O (2) K 2 Cr 2 O 7
Q25. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In aqueous solutions Cr 2+
is reducing while Mn 3+
is oxidising in nature.
Reason (R) : Extra stability to half filled electronic configuration is observed than incompletely filled
electronic configuration.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
01 Feb 2024 (E)
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is false but (R) is true
(4) (A) is true but (R) is false
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E. With increasing oxidation number of transition metal, ionic character of the oxides decreases.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 31 Jan 2024 (M)
(1) B, C, D only (2) A, D, E only
(3) A, B, C only (4) B, D, E only
Q28. Number of moles of H ions required by 1 mole of MnO to oxidise oxalate ion to CO is ______.
+ −
4 2
Q29. In the reaction of potassium dichromate, potassium chloride and sulfuric acid (conc.), the oxidation state of the
chromium in the product is (+) _______. 31 Jan 2024 (E)
(3) Nd 3+
and Ce 4+
(4) Lu 3+
and Eu 3+
B. Mn
+
ii. 3d 4s
3 1
C. Ni
+2
iii. .3d 4
D. V
+
iv. 3d 4s
5 1
A + 2HCl + 2H 2 O 2 → B + 3H 2 O
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Q35. Alkaline oxidative fusion of MnO gives "A " which on electrolytic oxidation in alkaline solution produces
2
Q36. Which of the following acts as a strong reducing agent? (Atomic number : Ce = 58, Eu = 63,
Gd = 64, Lu = 71) 29 Jan 2024 (E)
(1) Lu 3+
(2) Gd 3+
(3) Eu 2+
(4) Ce 4+
Q37. Which of the following statements are correct about Zn, Cd and Hg ?
A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.
B. Zn and Cd do not show variable oxidation state while Hg shows +I and + II.
C. Compounds of Zn, Cd and Hg are paramagnetic in nature.
D. Zn, Cd and Hg are called soft metals.
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below: 29 Jan 2024 (E)
(1) B, D only (2) B, C only
(3) A, D only (4) C, D only
Q38. In chromyl chloride test for confirmation of Cl ion, a yellow solution is obtained. Acidification of the solution
–
and addition of amyl alcohol and 10% H 2 O2 turns organic layer blue indicating formation of chromium
pentoxide. The oxidation state of chromium in that is 29 Jan 2024 (M)
(1) +6 (2) +5
(3) +10 (4) +3
(3) I 2 (4) IO −
3
Q40. Choose the correct option having all the elements with d 10
electronic configuration from the following:
27 Jan 2024 (E)
(1) 27
Co,
28
Ni,
26
Fe,
24
Cr (2) 29
Cu,
30
Zn,
48
Cd,
47
Ag
(3) 46
Pd,
28
Ni,
26
Fe,
24
Cr (4) 28
Ni,
24
Cr,
26
Fe,
29
Cu
Q41. NaCl reacts with conc. H 2 SO 4 and K 2 Cr 2 O 7 to give reddish fumes (B), which react with NaOH to give
yellow solution (C). (B) and (C) respectively are ; 27 Jan 2024 (M)
(1) CrO 2 Cl 2 , Na 2 CrO 4 (2) Na 2 CrO 4 , CrO 2 Cl 2
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Q44. In Chromyl chloride, the oxidation state of chromium is (+) ___________. 15 Apr 2023 (M)
Q45. The pair of lanthanides in which both elements have high third-ionization energy is:
13 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) Dy, Gd (2) Lu, Yb
(3) Eu, Yb (4) Eu, Gd
Q46. When a solution of mixture having two inorganic salts was treated with freshly prepared ferrous sulphate in
acidic medium, a dark brown ring was formed whereas on treatment with neutral FeCl , it gave deep red 3
colour which disappeared on boiling and a brown red ppt was formed. The mixture contains 11 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) SO 2−
3
& CH 3 COO
−
(2) CH 3 COO
−
& NO
−
3
(3) SO
2−
3
&C 2 O
2−
4
(4) C2 O
2−
4
& NO
−
3
Q48. Prolonged heating is avoided during the preparation of ferrous ammonium sulphate to 10 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) Prevent hydrolysis (2) Prevent reduction
(3) Prevent breaking (4) Prevent oxidation
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Statement II : K 2 Cr 2 O 7 has a higher solubility in water than Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 . In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below: 10 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) Statement I is false but Statement II is true (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (4) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Q50. Which halogen is known to cause the reaction given below? 08 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) All halogens (2) Only Bromine
(3) Only Iodine (4) Only Chlorine
Q51. In chromyl chloride, the number of d-electrons present on chromium is same as in (Given at no. of
Ti : 22, V : 23, Cr : 24, Mn : 25, Fe : 26 ) 08 Apr 2023 (M)
(1) V (IV) (2) Mn (VII)
Q54. Which element is not present in Nessler’s reagent? 01 Feb 2023 (E)
(1) Mercury (2) Potassium
(3) Iodine (4) Oxygen
Q55. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Cu 2+
in water is more stable than Cu . +
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
01 Feb 2023 (E)
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
(3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) Fe 3 [Fe(CN) 6 ]
2
(4) Fe 4 [Fe(CN) 6 ]
3
Q57. Highest oxidation state of Mn is exhibited in Mn 2 O7 . The correct statements about Mn 2 O7 are
(A) Mn is tetrahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(B) Mn is octahedrally surrounded by oxygen atoms
(C) Contains Mn − O − Mn bridge (D) Contains Mn − Mn bond.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below 01 Feb 2023 (M)
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Q58. Nd 2+
= ______ 31 Jan 2023 (M)
(1) 4f 2
6s
2
(2) 4f 4
(3) 4f 3
(4) 4f 4
6s
2
Q59. The correct order of basicity of oxides of vanadium is 31 Jan 2023 (M)
(1) V 2 O3 > V2 O4 > V2 O5 (2) V 2 O3 > V2 O5 > V2 O4
Q60. Which of the following elements have half-filled f-orbitals in their ground state ?
(Given : atomic number Sm − 62; Eu = 63; Tb = 65; Gd = 64, Pm = 61)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
31 Jan 2023 (E)
(1) A and B only (2) C and D only
(3) B and D only (4) A and E only
Q61. The number of electrons involved in the reduction of permanganate to manganese dioxide in acidic medium is
_____ . 30 Jan 2023 (M)
(3) K 2 HgI
4
(4) HgI 2
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Q67. Potassium dichromate acts as a strong oxidizing agent in acidic solution. During this process, the oxidation
state changes from 25 Jan 2023 (E)
(1) +3 to +1 (2) +6 to +3
(3) +2 to +1 (4) +6 to +2
Q68. The magnetic moment of a transition metal compound has been calculated to be 3. 87 BM . The metal ion is
24 Jan 2023 (M)
(1) Cr 2+
(2) Mn 2+
(3) V 2+
(4) Ti 2+
Q69. K 2 Cr 2 O 7 paper acidified with dilute H 2 SO 4 turns green when exposed to 24 Jan 2023 (E)
(1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur trioxide
(3) Hydrogen sulphide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Q70. Which one amongst the following are good oxidising agents?
(a) Sm 2+
(b) Ce 2+
(c) Ce 4+
(d) Tb 4+
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
24 Jan 2023 (E)
(1) C only (2) D only
(3) A and B only (4) C and D only
Q71. In following pairs, the one in which both transition metal ions are colourless is 29 Jul 2022 (M)
(1) Sc 3+
, Zn
2+
(2) Ti 4+
, Cu
2+
(3) V 2+
, Ti
3+
(4) Zn 2+
, Mn
2+
Q72. Which of the following 3d − metal ion will give the lowest enthalpy of hydration (Δ hyd H) when dissolved in
water? 29 Jul 2022 (E)
(1) Cr 2+
(2) Mn 2+
(3) Fe 2+
(4) Co 2+
Q73. In neutral or faintly alkaline medium, KMnO being a powerful oxidant can oxidise, thiosulphate almost
4
quantitatively, to sulphate. In this reaction overall change in oxidation state of manganese will be
29 Jul 2022 (M)
(1) 5 (2) 1
(3) 0 (4) 3
Q74. Which of the following has least tendency to liberate H from mineral acids? 2 28 Jul 2022 (M)
(1) Cu (2) Mn
(3) Ni (4) Zn
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(1) 4 (2) 5
(3) 6 (4) 3
Q77. In the titration of KMnO and oxalic acid in acidic medium, the change in oxidation number of carbon at the
4
7
(2) S 2 O8
2−
(3) SO 2−
3
(4) SO 2−
4
Q79. The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of potassium permanganate and
hydrogen peroxide in basic medium is 27 Jul 2022 (E)
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.
27 Jul 2022 (M)
(1) Both statement I and Statement II are ture (2) Both statement I and Statement II are false
(3) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q81. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the compound with strongest oxidizing ability among MnF 4, MnF 3
Q82. The dark purple colour of KMnO disappears in the titration with oxalic acid in acidic medium. The overall
4
change in the oxidation number of manganese in the reaction is 26 Jul 2022 (M)
(1) 5 (2) 1
(3) 7 (4) 2
Q83. The products obtained from a reaction of hydrogen peroxide and acidified potassium permanganate are
26 Jul 2022 (E)
(1) Mn 4+
, H2 O only (2) Mn 2+
, H2 O only
(3) Mn 4+
, H 2 O, O 2 only (4) Mn 2+
, H 2 O, O 2 only
Q84. Among Co 3+
, Ti
2+
,V
2+
and Cr 2+
ions, one if used as a reagent cannot liberate H from dilute mineral acid
2
solution, its spin-only magnetic moment in gaseous state is _____ B.M. (Nearest integer) 25 Jul 2022 (M)
Q85. 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) 29 Jun 2022 (M)
Q86. The number of terminal oxygen atoms present in the product B obtained from the following reaction is
FeCr 2 O 4 + Na 2 CO 3 + O 2 → A + Fe 2 O 3 + CO 2
A + H
+
→ B + H 2 O + Na
+
29 Jun 2022 (M)
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Q88. Which one of the lanthanoids given below is the most stable in divalent form? 28 Jun 2022 (M)
(1) Yb (Atomic Number 70) (2) Sm (Atomic Number 62)
(3) Eu (Atomic Number 63) (4) Ce (Atomic Number 58)
Q89. 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 ] 27 Jun 2022 (E)
(1) Eu 2+
and Tm 2+
(2) Sm 2+
and Tm 3+
(3) Tb 4+
and Yb 2+
(4) Dy 3+
and Yb 3+
Q90. The number of statement(s) correct from the following for Copper 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) 27 Jun 2022 (M)
Q91. Acidified potassium permanganate solution oxidises oxalic acid. The spin-only magnetic moment of the
mangenese product formed from the above reaction is B.M.___(Nearest Integer) 27 Jun 2022 (M)
Q92. The spin-only magnetic moment value of the most basic oxide of vanadium among V 2 O3 'V 2 O4 and V 2 O5
Q93. The most common oxidation state of Lanthanoid elements is +3. Which of the following is likely to deviate
easily from +3 oxidation state? 26 Jun 2022 (E)
(1) Ce(At. No, 58) (2) La(At. No, 57)
Q94. Among the following, which is the strongest oxidizing agent? 25 Jun 2022 (M)
(1) Mn 3+
(2) Ti 3+
(3) Fe 3+
(4) Cr 3+
Q95. The metal ion (in gaseous state) with lowest spin-only magnetic moment value is 25 Jun 2022 (E)
(1) V 2+
(2) Ni 2+
(3) Cr 2+
(4) Fe 2+
Q96. Cerium (IV) has a noble gas configuration. Which of the following is correct statement about it?
25 Jun 2022 (M)
(1) It will prefer to gain electron and act as an oxidizing agent
(2) It will prefer to give away an electron and behave as reducing agent
(3) It will not prefer to undergo redox reactions.
(4) It acts as both, oxidizing and reducing agent.
Q97. The difference in oxidation state of chromium in chromate and dichromate salts is___ 24 Jun 2022 (M)
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Q98. Identify the element for which electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state is [Ar]3 d 5
: 01 Sep 2021 (E)
(1) Ru (2) Mn
(3) Co (4) Fe
Q100. In the structure of the dichromate ion, there is a : 31 Aug 2021 (M)
(1) linear symmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.
(2) non-linear unsymmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.
(3) non-linear symmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.
(4) linear unsymmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.
Q101. Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with diamagnetic nature ? (Given Z for
Nd = 60, Yb = 70, La = 57, Ce = 58) 31 Aug 2021 (M)
(1) Nd (2) Yb
(3) Ce (4) La
Q102. The Eu 2+
ion is a strong reducing agent in spite of its ground state electronic configuration (outermost) :
[Atomic number of Eu = 63 ] 31 Aug 2021 (E)
(1) 4f 6
6s
2
(2) 4f 7
(3) 4f 7
6s
2
(4) 4f 6
Q103. The nature of oxides V 2 O3 and CrO is indexed as ′X′ and ′Y′ type respectively. The correct set of X and Y
is: 27 Aug 2021 (M)
(1) X =acidic Y =acidic (2) X =basic Y =amphoteric
(3) X =basic Y =basic (4) X =amphoteric Y =basic
Q104. The number of f electrons in the ground state electronic configuration of Np(Z = 93) is ______ .(Integer
answer) 27 Aug 2021 (M)
Q105. Potassium permanganate on heating at 513 K gives a product which is : 27 Aug 2021 (E)
(1) paramagnetic and colourless (2) diamagnetic and colourless
(3) diamagnetic and green (4) paramagnetic and green
Q106. Which one of the following is used to remove most of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel? 27 Aug 2021 (E)
(1) BrO 3 (2) I 2 O5
Q107. Which one of the following when dissolved in water gives coloured solution in nitrogen atmosphere?
26 Aug 2021 (M)
(1) Cu 2 Cl 2 (2) ZnCl 2
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Q109. The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation numbers is :
(a) CrO (b) Fe3 2 O3 (c) MnO (d) V
2 2 O5 (e) Cu 2 O
Q111. The set having ions which are coloured and paramagnetic both is - 22 Jul 2021 (M)
(1) Cu 2+
, Cr
3+
, Sc
+
(2) Cu 2+
, Zn
2+
, Mn
4+
(3) Sc 3+
, V
5+
, Ti
4+
(4) Ni 2+
, Mn
7+
, Hg
2+
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below-
18 Mar 2021 (M)
(1) a − ii, b − iv, c − i, d − iii (2) a − i, b − ii, c − ii, d − iv
(3) a − iii, b − i, c − iv, d − ii (4) a − iv, b − ii, c − i, d − iii
Q113. The common positive oxidation states for an element with atomic number 24, are: 17 Mar 2021 (E)
(1) +2 to +6 (2) +1 and +3 to +6
(3) +1 and +3 (4) +1 to +6
Q114. In the ground state of atomic Fe(Z = 26), the spin-only magnetic moment is ×10 −1
BM. (Round off to the
Nearest Integer). [Given : √3 = 1. 73, √2 = 1. 41] 17 Mar 2021 (E)
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(1) Zinc chloride and HCl (2) Cold dilute solution of KMnO 4
Q117. Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assertion A : Size of Bk 3+
ion is less than Np 3+
ion.
Reason R : The above is a consequence of the lanthanide contraction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
16 Mar 2021 (M)
(1) A is false but R is true
(2) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(3) A is true but R is false
(4) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Q119. Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO ? [M is lanthanoid metal]
2 26 Feb 2021 (M)
(1) Yb (2) Dy
(3) Nd (4) Pr
Q120. In which of the following pairs, the outermost electronic configuration will be the same? 25 Feb 2021 (M)
(1) Cr +
and Mn
2+
(2) Ni 2+
and Cu
+
(3) Fe 2+
and Co
+
(4) V 2+
and Cr
+
Q121. The major components of German Silver are : 25 Feb 2021 (E)
(1) Zn, Ni and Ag (2) Cu, Zn and Ni
(3) Ge, Cu and Ag (4) Cu, Zn and Ag
Statement II : Aqueous solution of EuSO 4 is a strong reducing agent. In the light of the above statements,
choose the correct answer from the options given below:
25 Feb 2021 (M)
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true (2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false (4) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Q123. What is the correct order of the following elements with respect to their density? 24 Feb 2021 (E)
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(1) Zn < Cu < Co < Fe < Cr (2) Cr < Zn < Co < Cu < Fe
(3) Zn < Cr < Fe < Co < Cu (4) Cr < Fe < Co < Cu < Zn
Q124. The major components in "Gun Metal" are: 24 Feb 2021 (M)
(1) Cu, Sn and Zn (2) Al, Cu, Mg and Mn
(3) Cu, Ni and Fe (4) Cu, Zn and Ni
Q126. The incorrect statement among the following is: 24 Feb 2021 (E)
(1) Cr 2 O3 is an amphoteric oxide (2) VOSO is a reducing agent
4
Q128. The set that contains atomic numbers of only transition elements, is : 06 Sep 2020 (M)
(1) 37,42,50,64 (2) 21,25,42,72
(3) 9,17,34,38 (4) 21,32,53,64
Q129. The lanthanoid that does NOT show + 4 oxidation state is: 06 Sep 2020 (M)
(1) Dy (2) Ce
(3) Eu (4) Tb
Q131. The correct electronic configuration and spin-only magnetic moment (BM) of Gd 3+
(Z = 64), respectively,
are : 05 Sep 2020 (M)
(1) [Xe]4f and 8. 9
7
(2) [Xe]4f and 7. 9
7
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Q134. The sum of the total number of bonds between chromium and oxygen atoms in chromate and dichromate ions
is ______________. 09 Jan 2020 (E)
Q135. The electronic configurations of bivalent europium and trivalent cerium are:
(atomic number: Xe = 54 , Ce = 58 , Eu = 63) 09 Jan 2020 (M)
(1) [Xe]4f and [Xe]4f
2 7
(2) [Xe]4f and [Xe]4f
7 1
(3) [Xe]4f 7
6s
2
and [Xe]4f 2
6s
2
(4) [Xe]4f and [Xe]4f
4 9
Q136. For the following Assertion and Reason, the correct option is:
Assertion: For hydrogenation reactions, the catalytic activity increases from Group 5 to Group 11 metals with
maximum activity shown by Group 7 − 9 elements.
Reason: The reactants are most strongly adsorbed on group 7 − 9 elements. 08 Jan 2020 (E)
(1) The assertion is true, but the reason is false
(2) Both assertion and reason are false
(3) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
(4) Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion
Q138. The metal that gives hydrogen gas upon treatment with both the acid as well as the base is 12 Apr 2019 (M)
(1) Zinc (2) Magnesium
(3) Iron (4) Mercury
Q139. Thermal decomposition of a Mn compound (X) at 513 K results in compound Y, MnO and a gaseous 2
Q140. The pair that has similar atomic radii is: 12 Apr 2019 (E)
(1) Mo and W (2) Sc and Ni
(3) Mn and Re (4) Ti and Hf
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(1) Sc 3+
< Ti
3+
< V
2+
< Ti
2+
(2) Ti 3+
< Ti
2+
< Sc
3+
< V
2+
(3) Sc 3+
< Ti
3+
< Ti
2+
< V
2+
(4) V 2+
< Ti
2+
< Ti
3+
< Sc
3+
Q142. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies is: 10 Apr 2019 (E)
(1) Ti < Mn < Zn < Ni (2) Ti < Mn < Ni < Zn
(3) Mn < Ti < Zn < Ni (4) Zn < Ni < Mn < Ti
Q143. The highest possible oxidation states of uranium and plutonium, respectively, are 10 Apr 2019 (E)
(1) 4 and 6 (2) 7 and 6
(3) 6 and 4 (4) 6 and 7
Q144. The number of water molecules not coordinated to copper ion directly in CuSO 4 ⋅ 5H 2 O, is 09 Apr 2019 (M)
(1) 4 (2) 2
(3) 1 (4) 3
Q145. The maximum number of possible oxidation states of actinoids are shown by: 09 Apr 2019 (E)
(1) nobelium (No) and lawrencium (Lr) (2) berkelium (Bk) and californium (Cf)
(3) actinium (Ac) and thorium (Th) (4) neptunium (Np) and plutonium (Pu)
Q146. The statement that is INCORRECT about the interstitial compounds is: 08 Apr 2019 (E)
(1) They have high melting points. (2) They are very hard.
(3) They are chemically reactive. (4) They have metallic conductivity.
Q147. The lanthanide ion that would show colour is: 08 Apr 2019 (M)
(1) Lu
3+
(2) La
3+
(3) Gd 3+
(4) Sm 3+
Q148. The element that usually does NOT show variable oxidation states is: 11 Jan 2019 (M)
(1) Cu (2) Ti
(3) Sc (4) V
Q149. A
4KOH,O 2
⟶ 2 B + 2H 2 O B ⟶
4HCl
2C + MnO 2 + 2H 2 O 2C
H 2 O,KI
Q150. The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means 10 Jan 2019 (M)
(1) increase in atomic radii and decrease in ionic radii,
(2) decrease in atomic radii and increase in ionic radii.
(3) increase in both atomic and ionic radii.
(4) decrease in both atomic and ionic radii.
Q151. The highest value of the calculated spin only magnetic moment (in BM) among all the transition metal
complexes is 09 Jan 2019 (M)
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Q152. The transition elements that has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation is: 09 Jan 2019 (E)
(1) V (2) F e
(3) Zn (4) Cu
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