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D F Block IIT JEE
1. INTRODUCTION 2
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 2
4. COLOUR 3
5. COMPLEX FORMATION 3
6. CHROMATE -DICHROMATE 4
9. ZINC COMPOUNDS 8
10 .COPPER COMPOUNDS 9
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d & f - BLOCK
1. INTRODUCTION
In these elements the last electron enters (n–1)d orbitals of atom of an element is called d-block
elements.
2. ELECTRONIC CONFIGURATION AND IRREGULARITIES
The valence shell configurations of these elements can be represented by (n – 1)d1–10ns 0,1,2 .
All the d–block elements are classified into four series viz 3d , 4d , 5d and 6d series corresponding to the
filling of 3d , 4d , 5d and 6d orbitals of (n–1)th main shell orbitals of (n–1)th main shell. Each Series has
10 element s. Cr(3d 5 , 4s 1) , Cu(3d 10 , 4s 1 ), Mo(4d 5 , 5s 1), Pd(4d 10 , 5s 0), Ag(4d 10, 5s 1 )
anAu(5d10 , 6s1) clearly show the irregularities in the configurations
These are explained on the basis of the concept that half filled and completely filled d–orbitals are
relatively more stable than other d–orbitals.
3. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
(i) Metallic character: They are all metal and good conductor of heat & electricity
(ii) Electronic configuration: (n–1)d1–10ns1–2
(iii) M.P. Cr — Maximum Zn lowest m.p.
Mo 6 no. of unpaired e s – Cd due to no unpaired e–
W are involved in metallic bonding Hg for metallic bonding
(iv) Variation in atomic radius:
Sc ——— Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn
decreases remains increases
same again
(v) Variable oxidation states possible
Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn
1 1
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6 6
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Colour : (aquated)
Sc3+ — colourless
Ti4+ — colourless
Ti3+ — purple
V4+ — blue
V3+ — green
V2+ — violet
Cr2+ — blue
Cr3+ — green
Mn3+ — violet
Mn2+ — light pink
Fe2+ — light green
Fe3+ — yellow
Co2+ — pink
Ni2+ — green
Cu2+ — blue
Zn2+ — colourless
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4. COLOUR
Substances appear coloured when they absorb light of a particular wavelength in the visible region of the
spectrum and transmit light of other wavelengths. The colour which we see is the colour of the transmitted
wavelengths. In other words, the colour of the compound observed by us is the complmentary colour
of the colour absorbed by the compound.
In the s- and p-block elements there cannot be any d-d transitions and the energy needed to promote s
or p electron to a higher level is much greater and may correspond to ultraviolet region, in which case the
compound will not appear coloured to the eye.
Relationship between colour and wavelength
Wavelength absorbed in nm Colour absorbed Colour observed
<400 UV region White/colourless
400—435 Violet Yellow-green
435—480 Indigo Yellow
480—490 Green-blue Orange
490—500 Blue-green Red
500—560 Green Purple
560—580 Y ellow-green Violet
580—595 Yellow Indigo
595—605 Orange Green-blue
605—750 Red Blue-green
> 750 Infra-red White/colourless
Magnetic Properties: When a substance is placed in a magnetic field of strength H, the intensity of the
magnetic field in the substance may be greater than or less than H.
diamagnetic, Substances which are weakly repelled by a magnetic field
paramagnetic the substances which are weakly attracted bythe magnetic field and lose their
magnetism when removed from the field .
Paramagnetism is expressed by magnetic moment,
n(n 2) B.M.
n = number of unpaired electrons
B.M. = Bohr Magneton, unit of magnetic moment
5. COMPLEX FORMATION
In the case of transition metals in low oxidation states, the electrons in the d orbitals become involved in
bonding with ligands.The bonding between the ligand and the transition metal ion can either be
predominantly electrostatic or covalent or in many cases intermediate between the two extremes. Some
of the typical complexes of the transition meals are [Fe(CN) 6]3– ,[Ni(NH 3) 4]2 ,[Cu(CN) 4 ]3– ,
[Cu(NH 3) 4]2 etc.
Formation of alloys :
Transition elements have almost similar atomic sizes. Therefore , these elements can mutually
substitute their positions in their crystal lattice. The alloys are hard and have high melting points as
compared to the most metal.
Catalytic Properties: Many transition metals and their compounds have catalytic properties.
some example
TiCl 3 Used as the Ziegler-Natta catalyst in the production of polythene.
V2O 5 Converts SO 2 to SO3 in the contact process for making H 2SO 4 .
MnO 2 Used as a catalyst to decompose KClO3 to give O 2 .
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Fe Promoted iron is used in the Haber-Bosch process for making NH3 .
H 2O 2 Used as Fenton’s reagent for oxidizing alcohols to aldehydes.
Pd Used for hydrogenation (e.g. phenol to cyclohexanone).
Pt/Rh Formerly used in the Ostwald process for making HNO3 to oxidize NH 3 to NO.
Ni Raney nickel, numerous reduction processes (e.g. manufacture of hexamethylenediamine,
production of H2 from NH3 , reducing anthraquinone to anthraquinol in the production of H2O2 ).
Ionisation Energies
Ionisation energies-(i) of 5d elements are higher than those of the 3d and 4d elements. This is due to
greater effective nuclear charge acting on outer valence electrons because of the weak shielding of the
nucleus by 4f electrons. The ionisation energies of the 3d and 4d elements are irregular.
Common oxidation states for each element include +2 and +3 or both. The +3 oxidation states are more
stable at the beginning of the series, whereas towards the end +2 oxidation states are more stable.
Ionisation energy increases gradually from left to right. However the third ionisation energies, when an
electron is removed from 3d orbital, increases more rapidly than the second and third ionisation
energies. Because it takes more energy to remove the third electron from the metals near the end of the
row than from those near the beginning, the metals near the end tends to form M2+ ions rather than
M3+ ions.
6. CHROMATE -DICHROMATE
Preparation :
4FeO . Cr2O3 + 8Na2CO3 + 7O2 Rosting
8Na2CrO4 + 2Fe2O3 + 8CO2
in air
chromate ore
The roasted mass is extracted with water when Na2CrO4 goes into the solution leaving behind insoluble
Fe2O3. The solution is treated with calculated amount of H2SO4.
2Na2CrO4 + H2SO4 Na2Cr2O7 + Na2SO4 + H2O
The solution is concentrated when less soluble Na2SO4 crystallises out. The solution is further concentrated
when crystals of Na2Cr2O7 are obtained. Then a hot saturated solution of Na2Cr2O7 is treated with KCl
when reddish orange crystals of K2Cr2O7 are obtained on crystallisation.
K2Cr2O7 is preferred to Na2Cr2O7 because Na2Cr2O7 is hygroscopic but K2Cr2O7 is
not.
* Other props & test of CrO2 4
& Cr 2O 2
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:Already discussed
* Similarities between hexavalent Cr & S-compounds:
(i) SO3 & CrO3 both acidic.
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But in the above method of Mn is lost as MnO2 but when oxidised either by Cl2 or by O3
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2K2MnO4 + Cl2 2KMnO4 + 2KCl [Unwanted MnO2 does not form]
OR
2K2MnO4 + O3 + H2O 2KMnO4 + 2KOH + O2
Heating effect : 2KMnO4 K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
green 200C Black
2K2MnO4a t r ed
hot
2K2MnO3 + O2
Oxidising Prop. of KMnO4 : (in acidic medium)
(i) MnO + Fe+2 + H+ Fe+3 + Mn+2 + H 2O
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In alkaline solution : KMnO4 is first reduced to magnate and then to insoluble manganese dioxide.
Colour changes first from purple to green and finally becomes colourless. However brownish precipitate
is formed.
2KMnO4 + 2KOH 2K2MnO4 + H2O + O
2K2MnO4 + 2H2O 2MnO2 + 4KOH + 2O
2KMnO4 + H2O alkaline
2MnO2 + 2KOH + 3[O]
or 2MnO4¯ + H2O 2MnO2 + 2OH¯ + 3[O]
Oxidising Prop. in neutral or weakly acidic solution:
in presence Zn 2 or ZnO
(i) 2KMnO4 + 3MnSO4 + 2H2O 5MnO2 + K2SO4 + 2H2SO4
Conversion of Mn+2 to MnO 4 :
(i) PbO2 (ii) Pb3O4 + HNO3 (iii) Pb2O3 + HNO3 (iv) NaBiO3 / H+
+ +
(v) (NH4)2S2O8 / H (vi) KIO4 / H
(I) MetallicAg
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AgNO3 (Silver Nitrate)
Properties.: (i) It is called as lunar caustic because in contact with skin it produces burning sensation like
that of caustic soda with the formation of finely devided silver (black colour)
(ii) Thermal decomposition:
(iii) Props. ofAgNO3 : [Already done in basic radical]
6AgNO3 + 3I2 + 3H2O 5AgI + AgIO3 + 6HNO3
(excess)
(iv) Ag2SO4 2Ag + SO2 + O2
B
(v) A(AgNO3) white ppt appears quickly
added
Explain
B(Na2S2O3) It takes time to give white ppt.
A
added
(viii)
Note:
(1) AgO supposed to be paramagnetic due to d9 configuration. But actually it is diamagnetic and exists
asAgI [AgIIIO 2]
(2) Reaction involved in developer :
K2FeII(C2O4)2 + AgBr KFe III (C2O4)2 + Ag + KBr
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9. ZINC COMPOUNDS
(1) Zinc oxide, ZnO (Chinese white or philosopher's wool)
Its found in nature as zincite or red zinc ore.
Preparation :
(i) 2Zn + O2 2ZnO
(ii) ZnCO3 ZnO + CO2
(a) Physical Properties : It is white powder becomes yellow on heating again turns white on cooling ,
insoluble in water, sublimes at 400°C.
(b) Chemical Properties :
(i) ZnO + H2SO4 ZnSO4 + H2O
(iii) ZnO + 2NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2O
(iv) ZnO + H2 Zn + H2O
400º C
(v) ZnO + C Zn + CO
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(a) CuCl2 + Cu-turnings 2CuCl
(b) 2CuCl2 + H2SO3 + H2O — 2CuCl + 2HCl + 2H2SO4
(c) 2CuCl2 + Zn/HCl — 2CuCl + ZnCl2
(d) CuCl2 + SnCl2 — CuCl + SnCl4
** CuF2·2H2O — light blue Anh. CuCl 2 is dark brown mass obtained
CuCl2·2H2O — green by heating CuCl 2·2H 2O at 150C in presence
CuBr2 — almost black of HCl vap.
CuI2 does not exist 1 50 C
CuCl2·2H2O CuCl2 + 2H2O
HCl gas
CuSO4 :
Preparation: CuO + H2SO4(dil) CuSO4 + H2O Cu(OH)2 +
H2SO4(dil) CuSO4 + 2H2O Cu(OH)2·CuCO3 +
H2SO4 (dil) CuSO4 + 3H2O + CO2
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Cu + H2SO4 + O2 — CuSO4 + H2O [Commercial scale]
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(Scrap)
Cu + dil. H2SO4 no reaction {Cu is a below H in electrochemical series}
Properties:(i) It is crystallised as CuSO4·5H2O
CuSO4(anh.)
white
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(iv) It is a reducing agent
(a) Fe2+ + MnO 4– + H+ Fe3+ + Mn2+ + H 2O
(b) Fe2+ + Cr 2O 72– + H+ Fe3+ + Cr3+ + H 2O
(c) Au3+ + Fe2+ Au + Fe3+
(d) Fe2+ + HgCl2 Hg 2Cl2 + Fe3+
white ppt.
(v) It forms double salt. Example (NH4)2SO4·FeSO4·6H2O
FeO(Black):
Prepn : FeC2O4 FeO + CO + CO2
in absence of air
Props: It is stable at high temperature and on cooling slowly disproportionates into Fe3O4 and
iron
4FeO Fe3O4 + Fe
FeCl2:
Prepn: Fe + 2HCl heatedin FeCl2 + H2
a current of HCl
OR
2FeCl3 + H2 2FeCl2 + 2HCl
Props: (i) It is deliquescent in air like FeCl3
(ii) It is soluble in water, alcohol and ether also because it is sufficiently covalent in nature
(iii) It volatilises at about 1000°C and vapour density indicates the presence of Fe2Cl4.
Above 1300°C density becomes normal
(iv) It oxidises on heating in air
12FeCl2 + 3O2 — 2Fe2O3 + 8FeCl3
(v) H2 evolves on heating in steam
3FeCl2 + 4H2O — Fe3O4 + 6HCl + H2
(vi) It can exist as different hydrated form
FeCl2·2H2O — colourless
FeCl2·4H2O — pale green
FeCl2·6H2O — green
FeCl3:
Prepn: Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by heating metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine gas.
(i) FeCl3 solid is almost black. It sublimes at about 300°C, giving a dimeric gas.
(ii) FeCl3 dissolves in both ether and water, giving solvated monomeric species.
(iii) Iron (III) chloride is usually obtained as yellow-brown lumps of the hydrate FeCl3·6H2O.
(iv) This is very soluble in water and is used both as an oxidizing agent, and as a mordant in dyeing.
(v) FeCl3 is also used in the manufacture of CCl4.
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General Characteristics:
1. Electronic Configuration
[Xe] 4f n 1 5d 0 6s 2 or [Xe] 4f n 5d1 6s 2
2. Oxidation state: They readily form M 3 ions some of them also exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4.
3. Colouration: Ions of Lanthanides and actinides are coloured in the solid state as well as in aqueous
solution because of absorbation of light due to f–f transition since they have partly filled f-orbitals.
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5. Colour. The lanthanide metals are silvery white metals and the trivalent lanthanide ions are coloured
both in the solid state and in the aqueous solution.
6. Magnetic properties. La3+ (4f0) and Lu3+ (4f14) having no unpaired electron do not show
paramagnetism while all other tripositive ions of lanthanides are paramagnetic.
7. They have low ionisation energy and are highly electropositive. Their ionisation energy values are
quite comparable with those of alkaline earth metals particularly calcium.
8. These metals do not have much tendency to form complexes.
9. The lanthanides are highly reactive. This is in agreement with the low values oftheir ionisation energies
and electronegativity.
10. The solubilityof compounds of lanthanides follow the same order as group 2 elements. Their fluorides,
oxides, hydroxides, carbonates are insoluble in water. However halides (except fluorides), nitrates,
acetates are soluble in water.
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SOLVED EXAMPLES
Ex.1 On what basis can you say that scandium (b) because Ce (IV) has extra stability due to
(Z = 21) is a transition element but since empty f0 orbital.
(Z = 30) is not. Ce3+ Ce4+ + e–
Sol. On t he basis of i incompletely filled [Xe] 4f1 5d06s0
3d - orbitals in case of scandium atom in its (c) In Mn2+ d5 configuration leas to extra
ground state 3d1), it is regarded as a transition stability of half filled configuration , so Mn2+/
element. On the other hand, zinc atom has Mn2+(d4) tends to get converted to stable d5,
completely filled d- orbitals (3d10) in its ground configuration of Mn2+, by accepting an electron
state as well as in its oxidised state, hence it is so Mn3+/Mn2+ redox couple has more positive
not regarded as transition element. potential than Fe3+/Fe2+(d14) couple.
(d) Due to more negative enthalpy of hydration
2+
Ex.2 What is the effect of increasing pH on K2Cr2O7 of Cu (aq) than Cu+ (aq) which compensates
solution? or second ionization enthalpy of copper.
Sol. In aqueous solution, we have (e) In the third transition series after lanthanum
Cr2O72– + H2O 2CrO42– + 2H +. their is lanthanoid contraction due to ineffective
When pH < 4 (acidic medium), it exists as shielding by intervening f-orbital electrons and
Cr2O72– and the colour is orange. hence second and third transition series
When pH> 7 (basic medium), it exists as elements have similar atomic radii.
CrO42– and the colour is yellow.
Ex.5 Why is Cr2+ reducing and Mn3+ oxidising when
Ex.3 What is the basic difference between the both have d4 configuration?
electronic configurations of transition and inner Sol. Cr2+ is reducing as its configuration changes
transition elements. form d4 to d3, the later has half filled t 2g level.
Sol. General electronic configuration of transition Again the change from Mn2+ to Mn3+ results in
element = [ Noblegas] (n –1) d1–10 ns1–2 and the half filled (d5) configuration whichhas extra
for inner transition elements stability.
= (n – 2) f1–14 (n –1)d0–1 ns0–2. Thus , in transition
elements, last electron enters d-orbitals of the Ex.6 Cu+ ion is not stable inaqueous solution. Why?
penultimate shelll while in inner transition Sol. Cu2+ (aq) is much more stable than Cu+(aq).
elements, it enters f- orbital of the penultimate This is because although second ionization
shell. enthalpy of copper is large but hyd H for Cu2+
(aq) is much more negative than that for Cu+
Ex.4 Give reasons for the following (aq) and therefore it more than compensates
(a) Transition metals have high enthalpies of for the second ionization enthalpy of copper.
atomizations. Thus many copper (I) compounds ar unstable
(b) Among the lathanoids, Ce(III) is easily in aque o us so lu t io n and und er go es
oxidised to Ce (IV) disproportional as follows.
(c) Fe3+ | Fe2+ redox couple has less positive 2Cu+ (aq) Cu2+(aq) + Cu(s)
electrode potential than Mn3+| Mn2+ couple.
(d) Copper (I) has d10 configuration , still Ex.7 Why is the Eº value for the M3+/ M2+ couple
copper (II) has d9 configuration stillcopper (II) much more positive than that of Cr3+/Cr2+ or
is more stable in aqueous solution than copper Fe3+/Fe2+? Explain.
(I). Sol. Much larger third ionization energy of Mn
(e) The second and third transition series (Where the required change is d5 to d4) is mainly
elements have almost similar atomic radii. responsible for this. This also explains why the
Sol. (a) Due to strong interatomic interaction +3 state of Mn is of little importance.
between valence electrons.
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Ex.8 Why does Mn (II) ion show the maximum Q.13 Arranged the following in increasing order of
paramagnetic behvavious among bivalent ions acdic character:
of the first transition series.? CrO3, CrO, Cr 2O3
Sol. The electronic configurations of Mn and Mn Sol. CrO< Cr2O3< CrO3. Higher the oxidation
(II) ion are state , more will be acdic character.
2 2 6 2 6 2 2
25Mn : 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s ,
Mn+2 : 1s2,2s22p6 3s23p63d24s0
Q.14 In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the
The Mn+2 ion has five unpaired electrons in its
enthalpy of atomization of zinc is the lowest,
3d subshell which is the maximum value for a
transition metal ion. Hence, Mn (II) shows the i.e. 125 kJ mol–1. Why?
maximum paramagnetic behaviour (due to Sol. In the formation of metallic bond, no electrons
unpaired electrons) among bivalent ions of the from 3d-orbitals are involved in case of zinc
first transition series. while in all other metals of the 3d series,
electrons from the d-orbitals are always
Ex.9 K2[PtCl6] is a will known compound whereas involved inthe formation ofmetallic bonds. That
the corresponding Nicompound is not known. is why, the enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is
State reason for it. the lowest in the series.
Sol. The oxidation state of Pt in K2 [PtCl6] is +4,
which is a stable oxidation state for Pt. The +4 Q.15 In transition series, with an increase in atomic
oxidation state for Ni is verydifficult to achieve number, the atomic radius does not change very
because the sum of the first four ionization much . Why is it so?
energies is very high. Hence, the corresponding
Sol. With increase in atomic number along a
Ni (II) compound is not formed.
transition series the nuclear charge increases
Ex.10 What is mean by ‘disproportionation‘ of an which tends to decrease the size of the atom.
oxidation state? Give an example. But the addition of electrons in the d subshell
Sol. When a particular oxidation state becomes less increases the screening effect which
stable relative to other oxidation states, one counterbalances the increased nuclear charge.
loser one higher, it is said to undergo Hence alonga transition series the atomic radius
disproportionation. For example manganese does not very much.
(VI) becomes unstable relative to managanese
(VII) and manganese (IV) in acidic solution.
Q.16 Account for the following :
3MnVIO42– + 4H+ (i) Cerium (atomic number = 58) forms tetra
2MnVIIO– 4 + MnIVO 2 + 2H 2O
positive , Ce4+ in aqueous solution.
Ex.11 Whichmetalinthe first seriesoftransition metals (ii) The second and third members in each
exhibits + 1 oxidation state most frequency and group of transition element have similar atomic
why? radii.
Sol. Copper metal (Cu, Z = 29) show + 1 oxidation Sol. (i) The electronic configuration of Ce (Z= 58)
state, i.e. exists as Cu+ in large number of is 58Ce = [Xe]4f15d16s2
copper compounds .e.g. cuprous oxide Cerium can lose four electrons (4f15d16s2) in
(Cu2O), cuprous sulphide (Cu2S), cuprous
aqueous solution to acquire stable configuration
chlo r ide ( Cu 2 Cl2 ) et c. T he elect r o nic
of rate gas xenon. Moreover due to small size
configuration Cu+ is [Ar] 3d104s0.
All the five 3d orbitals are fully filled therefore and high charge , Ce4+ ion has high hydration
this is a very stable configuration. energy.
(ii) The second and third members in each
Ex.12 Why is Ti+2 ionparamagnetic in nature? group of transition elements have very similar
Sol. Ti+2 is paramagnetic because of the presence atomic radii due to lanthanoid contration. It
of two unpaired electrons in 3d-orbitals. arises due to poor shielding effect of f
22Ti :
1s22s22p 63s23p 63d 24s 2, electrons.
Ti+2 : 1s2,2s22p6 3s23p63d24s0
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Ex.17 For the first row transition metals the Eº values are:
Eº V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu
(M + /M) –1.18
2 – 0.91 –1.18 –0.44 –0.28 –0.25 +0.34
Explain the irregularity in the above values.
Sol. The Eº (M2+/M) values are not regular which can be explained from the irregular variation of ionisation
entthalpies (iHl+ iH2 ) and alos the sublimation enthalpies which are relatively much less for maganese
and vanadium.
Ex.18 The Eº (M2+ /M) value for coppers is positive ( + 0.34V), What is possibly the reason for this ?
Sol. Eº (M2+/M ) for any metal is related to the sum of the enthalpy change taking place in the following steps:
M(s) + aH M(g) (a H= Enthalpy of atomisation)
M(g) + iH M (g)
2+
(a H= Ionization enthalpy)
M (g) + aq M (aq) + DhydH
2+ 2+
(hydH = Hydration enthalpy)
Copper has high enthalpy of atomisation and low enthalpy of hydration . So Eº (Cu2+/Cu) is positive.
The high energy to transform Cu(s) to Cu2+(aq) is not balanced by it s hydration enthalpy.
(b) (i) This due to poor shielding by 5f electrons from element to element in actinoid than by 4f
electrons in lanthanoids series.
(ii) This is due to involvement of both (n–1) d and ns electrons in bonding, which are unpaired in
maximum number at the middle of series.
(iii) Cr2+ has the configuration d4 and easily changes to Cr3+ which has half t 2g configuration and
hence move stable. Therefore Cr2+ is reducing. On the other hand, the change from Mn3+ to
Mn2+ results inthe halffilled, d5 configuration whichhas extra stability. Therefore Mn3+ in oxidising.
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Ex.20 (a) Complete the following chemical reaction equations:
(i) MnO4–(aq) + C2O42– (aq) + H+ (aq)
(ii) Cr2O72– (aq) + F2+ (aq) + H+ (aq)
(b) Explain the following observation about the transition/inner transition elements:
(i) There is general an increase in density of element form titanium (Z = 22) to copper (Z = 29).
(ii) There occurs much more frequent metal-metal bonding in compounds of heavy transition
elements (3rd series).
(iii) the members in the actinoid series exhibit a large number of oxidation states than the
corresponding members in the lanthanoid sereis.
Sol. (a) (i) In acidic medium:
MnO4– + 8H+ + 5e– Mn2+ + 4H 2O] × 2
C2O42– 2CO 2 + 3e] × 5
(b) (i) On moving from titanium to copper in general atomic mass increases where as atomic size
decreases, therefore density increases in general
(ii) The frequent metal-metal bonding in compounds of heavy transition elements is due to their
high enthalpyof atomization.
(iii) Thisisdueto verysmall energygap between5f, 6dand 7sorbitals inthe actinoids series.
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Ex.22 (a) What may be the possible oxidation states of the transition metals with the following d-electronic
configuration in the ground state oftheir atoms.
3d3,s2,3d5,4a2 and 3d6 4s2. Indicate relative stability of oxidation states in each case.
(b) Write steps involved in the preparation of
(i) Mn2CrO4 from chromite ore and
(ii) K2MnO4 from pyrolusite ore.
(b) (i) Chromite ore is fused with sodium carbonate in excess of air.
4FeCr2O4 + 8Na2CO3 + 7O 2 8Na 2CrO 4 + 2Fe 2O 3 + 8CO 2
chromite ore Sod. chromate
(ii) Pyrolusite ore (MnO2) is fused with KOH in the presence of O 2 or oxidising agent such as
KNO 3.
2MnO2 + 4KOH + O 2 2K 2MnO 4 + 2H 2O
Pyrolusite ore Postassium magnate
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EXERCISE - I
Q.1 Why are Mn2+ compounds more stable than Q.11 Explain the following observations :
Fe2+ towards oxidation to their +3 state? (a) The elements of the d-series exhibit a larger
number of oxidation sates than the elements of
Q.2 Write complete equation for f-series.
Oxidation of Fe2+ by Cr2O72– in acidic medium. (b) The Cu+ salts are colurless while Cu2+ salts
are coloured.
Q.3 Answer the following questions:
(i) Which element in the first series of transition Q.12 Mention the direct consequence of the
elements does not exhibit variable oxidation following factors on the chemical behavior of
states and why ? the transition elements :
(ii) Whydo actinoids, in general exhibit a greater (i) They have incompletely d-orbitals in the
range of oxidation states than the lanthanoids ? ground state or in one of the oxidised states of
their atoms.
Q.4 Explain briefly how +2 state becomes more (ii) They contribute more valence electrons per
and more stable in the first half of the first row atom in the formation of metallic bonds.
transition elements with increasing atomic
number? Q.13 What are the characteristics of the transition
elements and why are they called transition
Q.5 Write chemical equations for the reactions elements? Which of the d-block elements may
involved in the manufacture of potassium not be regarded as the transition elements?
permanganate from pyrolusite ore.
Q.14 How would you account for the following
Q.6 What is misch metal ? Mention its two situations ?
important uses. (i) the transition metals generally formcoloured
compound .
Q.7 To what extent do the electronic configurations (ii) With 3d4 configuration, Cu2+ acts as a
decide the stability of oxidation states in the reducing agent but Mn3+ acts as oxidizing agent
first series of the transition elements? Illustrate (iii) The actinides exhibit a larger number of
your answer with examples. oxidation states than the corresponding
lanthanides.
Q.8 (a) Name two properties of the central metal
ion which enable it to form stable complex Q.15 How would you account for the following :
entities. (i) The transition elements have high enthalpies
(b)Account for the following : Zinc salts are of atomisation.
while Cu2+ salts are coloured. (ii) The transition metals and their compounds
are found to be good catalysts in many
Q.9 How do you account for the following : processes.
(a)All scandium salts are white ?
(b) The first ionization energies of the 5d Q.16 Explain giving reasons:
transition elements are higher than those of the (i) Transition metals and many of their
3d and 4d transition elements in respective compounds show paramagnetic behaviour.
groups ? (ii) The enthalpies of atomisation of the
transition metals are high.
Q.10 What may be the stable oxidation state of the (iii) The transition metals generally form
transition element with the following d electron coloured compounds.
configurations inthe ground state oftheir atoms (iv) Transition metals and their many
: 3d3, 3d5, 3d8 and 3d4? compounds act as good catalyst.
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Q.17 Give reasons for each of the following : Q.24 Use Hund’s rule to derive the electronic
(i) Size of trivalent lanthanoid cations decreases configuration of Ce3+ ion, and calculate its
with increase in the atomic number magnetic moment on the basis of ‘spin-only’
(ii) transition metal fluorides are ionic nature, formula.
whereas bromides and chlorides are usually Q.25 Describe the preparation of potassium
covalent in nature. dichromate from iron chromite ore. What is the
(iii) Chemistry of all the lanthanoids is quite effect of increasing pH on a solution of
similar. potassium dichromate?
Q.18 Discuss the general characteristics of the 3d Q.26 Assign reason for the following :
series of the transition elements with special (i) The enthalpies of atomisation of transition
reference to their. metals are high.
(i) atomic sizes, (ii) The transition metals and many of their
(ii) enthalpies of atomisation compounds act as catalysts.
(iii) tendency for complex formation. (iii) From element to element, the actinides
contraction is greater than lant hano id
Q.19 Predict which of the following willbe coloured
contraction.
in aqueous solution? Ti3+, V3+, Cu+, Sc3+,
(iv) The Eº value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much
Mn3+, Fe3+ and Co3+. Give reasons for each.
more positive than that for Cr3+/Cr2+.
Q.20 Write down electronic configuration of the (v) Scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable
following below: oxidation states and yet it is regarded as
(a) La3+ (b) Gd3+ transition element.
(c) Eu2+ (d) Zn4+
(e) Ru2+
(f) Ce4+ Q.27 Describe the oxidising action of potassium
dichromate and write the ionic equations for
Q.21 What are alloys? Name an important alloy its reaction with:
which contains some of the lanthanoid metals. (i) iodide (ii) iron(II) solution and (iii) H2S
Mention its uses.
Q.28 (a) Describe the general trends in the following
Q.22 (a) Give one example each of amphoteric and properties of the first series of the transition
acidic oxides of transition metals. elements :
(b) Describe the trends in the following cases: (i) Stability of +2 oxidation state (ii) Formation
(i) Melting points of elements in the 3d transition of oxometal ions.
series. (b)Assign reason for each of the following :
(ii) Atomic sizes of elements in the 4f transition (i) Transition elements exhibit variable oxidation
series. states.
Q.23 (ii) Transition metal ions are usually coloured
How would you account for the following ?
(i) Sc, the first member of first transition series Q.29 (a) Write the steps involved in the preparation
does not exhibit variable oxidation state. of:
(ii) K2PtCl6 is well-known compound whereas (i) K Cr O from Na CrO
2 2 7 2 4
corresponding compound of nickel is not (ii) KMnO4 from K2MnO4
known. (b) What is meant by lanthanoid contraction ?
(iii) Only transition metals for complex What effect does it have on the chemistry of
compounds with ligands such as CO. the elements which follow lanthanoids ?
Q.30 For same of first row of trnasition elements the Eº values are :
V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu
– 1.18V – 0.91V – 1.18V – 0.44V – 0.28V – 0.25V 0.34V
Give suitable explanation for the irregular treand in these values.
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EXERCISE - II
Q.1 Explain why the greenish solution of potassium Q.11 Acomplex has the formula Pt Cl4.2KCl. The
manganate turns purple when CO2 is bubbled electrical conductance of the compound shows
in the solution. that each formula unit has 3 ions. AgNO3 on
treatment with the complex does not give a
Q.2 Explain whymercurous compounds are formed precipitate ofAgCl. What should be the correct
when mercury is oxidised in a limited amount formula of the complex?
of an oxidising agent whereas with an excess
of oxidising agent mercuric compounds are Q.12 [Ni Cl4]2– and [Ni (CO)4] both are tetrahedral
formed. in shape but [Ni Cl4]2– is paramagnetic whereas
[Ni(CO) 4] is diamagnetic. Explain the
Q.3 Explain why [Co(NH3)6]3+ is diamagnetic and difference in magnetic behaviour of both the
[CoF6]3– is strongly paramagnetic. complexes.
Q.4 What happens when NaOH or NH4OH are Q.13 FeSO4 solution is mixed with (NH4)2SO4 in
added in excess to AlCl3 and ZnCl2? the molar ratio 1:1. It gives test of Fe2+ . When
CuSO4 is mixed with liquid ammonia (in the
Q.5 Whyis zinc oxide used in paints instead of lead ratio 1:4) the mixture does not give test of Cu2+.
salts? Explain the difference.
Q.6 Identify from [A] to [E]. Q.14 (A), (B), and (C) are three complexes of
NaOH
Cr(III). Its formula is H12O6Cl3Cr. All the three
Colourless salt [A] [B] (white precipitate) complexes have water and chloride ions as
+ Ag NO 3 dissolves in NaOH ligands. (A) does not react with conc. H 2SO 4
[E] white [C] whereas (B) and (C) lose 6.75% and 13.5%
precipitate Pass H 2 S of their original weight respectivelyon treatment
[D] (white precipitate) with conc. H2SO4. Find [A], [B], and [C].
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EXERCISE - III
Single Correct Questions Q.8 During estimation of oxalic acid Vs KMnO4,
Q.1 The number of moles of acidified KMnO4 self indicator is
required to convert one mole of sulphite ion (A) KMnO4 (B) oxalic acid
into sulphate ion is (C) K2SO4 (D) MnSO4
(A) 2/5 (B) 3/5
(C) 4/5 (D) 1 Q.9 Acompound of mercury used in cosmetics, in
Ayurvedic and Yunani medicines and known
as Vermilon is
Q.2 N2 ( g) + 3H 2 ( g) 2NH 3 ( g) ; (A) HgCl2 (B) HgS
Haber’s process, Mo is used as (C) Hg2Cl2 (D) HgI
(A) a catalyst
(B) a catalytic promoter Q.10 Acidified chromic acid + H2 O2 Org.
.solvent
(C) an oxidising agent X + Y , X and Y are
(D) as a catalytic poison (A) CrO5 and H2O (B) Cr2O3 and H2O
(C) CrO2 and H2O (D) CrO and H2O
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Q.16 Bayer’s reagent used to detect olifinic double Q.23 1 mole of Fe2+ ions are oxidised to Fe3+ ions
bond is with the help of (in acidic medium)
(A) acidified KMnO4 (A) 1/5 moles of KMnO4
(B) aqueous KMnO4 (B) 5/3 moles of KMnO4
(C) 1% alkaline KMnO4 solution (C) 2/5 moles of KMnO4
(D) KMnO4 in benzene (D) 5/2 moles of KMnO4
The transition metal used in X-rays tube is Q.24 The metals present in insulin and haemoglobin
Q.17 are respectively
(A) Mo (B) Ta
(C) Tc (D) Pm (A) Zn, Hg (B) Zn, Fe
(C) Co, Fe (D) Mg, Fe
Q.18 Cu + conc. HNO3 Cu(NO3)2 + X (oxide
Q.25 The rusting of ironis formulated as Fe2 O3 ·xH2 O
of nitrogen); then X is
which involves the formation of
(A) N2O (B) NO2
(A) Fe2O3 (B) Fe(OH)3
(C) NO (D) N2O3
(C) Fe(OH)2 (D) Fe2O3 + Fe(OH)3
Q.19 When KMnO4 solution is added to hot oxalic Q.26 Metre scales are made-up of alloy
acid solution, the decolourisation is slow in the (A) invar (B) stainless steel
beginning but becomes instantaneous after (C) elektron (D) magnalium
some time. This is because
(A) Mn2+ acts as auto catalyst Q.27 Ametal M which is not affected by strong acids
(B) CO2 is formed like conc. HNO3, conc. H2SO4 and conc.
(C) Reaction is exothermic solution of alkalies like NaOH, KOH forms
(D) MnO4– catalyses the reaction. MCl3 whichfinds use for toning in photography.
The metal M is
Q.20 CuSO4 solution reacts with excess KCN to (A)Ag (B) Hg
give (C)Au (D) Cu
(A) Cu(CN)2 (B) CuCN
(C) K2[Cu(CN)2] (D) K3[Cu(CN)4] Q.28 Solid CuSO4·5H2O having covalent, ionic as
well as co-ordinate bonds. Copper atom/ion
Q.21 The higher oxidation states of transition forms ................. co-ordinate bonds with
elements are found to be in the combination water.
withAand B, which are (A) 1 (B) 2
(C) 3 (D) 4
(A) F, O (B) O, N
(C) O, Cl (D) F, Cl
Q.29 KMnO4 + HCl H2O + X(g), X is a
(acidified)
Q.22 Pick out the incorrect statement:
(A) red liquid
(A) MnO2 dissolves in conc. HCl, but does
(B) violet gas
not form Mn4+ ions
(C) greenish yellow gas
(B) MnO2 oxidizes hot concentrated H2SO4
(D) yellow-brown gas
liberating oxygen
(C) K2MnO4 is formed when MnO2 in fused Q.30 Purple of cassius is:
KOH is oxidised by air, KNO3 , PbO2 or (A) Pure gold
NaBiO3 (B) Colliodal solution of gold
(D) Decomposition of acidic KMnO4 is not (C) Gold (I) hydroxide
catalysed by sunlight. (D) Gold (III) chloride
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Q.31 Amongst the following species, maximum Multiple Correct Question
covalent character is exhibited by Q.38 Potash alumis a double salt, its aqueous solution
(A) FeCl2 (B) ZnCl2 shows the characteristics of
(C) HgCl2 (D) CdCl2 (A) Al3+ ions (B) K+ ions
(C) SO42– ions
Q.32 Number of moles of SnCl2 required for the (D)Al3+ ions but not K+ ions
reduction of 1 mole of K2Cr2O7 into Cr2O3 is
(in acidic medium) Q.39 Addition of non-metals like B and C to the
(A) 3 (B) 2 interstitial sites of a transition metal results the
(C) 1 (D) 1/3 metal
(A) of more ductability (B) of less ductability
Q.33 The aqueous solution of CuCrO4 is green (C) less malleable (D) of more hardness
because it contains
(A) green Cu2+ ions Q.40 Mercury is a liquid at 0°C because of
(B) green CrO42– ions (A) veryhigh ionisation energy
(C) blue Cu2+ ions and green CrO42– ions (B) weak metallic bonds
(D) blue Cu2+ ions and yellow CrO42– ions (C) high heat of hydration
(D) high heat of sublimation
Q.34 Manganese steel is used for making railway
tracks because Q.41 The ionisation energies of transition elements
(A) it is hard with high percentage of Mn are
(B) it is soft with high percentage of Mn (A) less than p-block elements
(C) it is hard with small concentration of (B) more than s-block elements
manganese with impurities (C) less than s-block elements
(D) it is soft with small concentration of (D) more than p-block elements
manganese with impurities
Q.42 The metal(s) which does/do not form amalgam
Q.35 In nitroprusside ion, the iron exists as Fe2+ and is/are
NO as NO + rather than Fe 3+ and NO (A) Fe (B) Pt
respectively. These formsofions are established (C) Zn (D)Ag
with the help of
(A) magnetic moment in solid state Q.43 The highest oxidation state among transition
(B) thermal decomposition method elements is
(C) by reaction with KCN (A) + 7 by Mn (B) + 8 by Os
(D) by action with K2SO4 (C) + 8 by Ru (D) + 7 by Fe
Q.36 Transition elements in lower oxidation states Q.44 Amphoteric oxide(s) is/are
act as Lewis acid because (A) Al2O3 (B) SnO
(A) they form complexes (C) ZnO (D) Fe2O3
(B) they are oxidising agents
(C) they donate electrons Q.45 Interstitial compounds are formed by
(D) they do not show catalytic properties (A) Co (B) Ni
(C) Fe (D) Ca
Q.37 The Ziegle r-Natta cat alys t used for Q.46 The catalytic activity of transition elements is
polymerisation of ethene and styrene is TiCl4 + related to their
(C2H5)3Al, the catalysing species (active (A) variable oxidation states
species) involved in the polymerisation is (B) surface area
(A) TiCl4 (B) TiCl3 (C) complex formation ability
(C) TiCl2 (D) TiCl (D) magnetic moment
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Q.47 In the equation: M + 8CN– + 2H2O + O2 Statement Type Question
4[M(CN)2]– + 4OH –, metal M is Questions given below consist of two
(A)Ag (B)Au statements each printed as Assertion (A) and
(C) Cu (D) Hg
Reason (R); while answering these questions
Q.48 An element of 3d-transition series shows two you are required to choose any one of the
oxidation states x and y, differ by two units then following four responses:
(A) compounds in oxidation state x are ionic if (A) if both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the
x>y correct explanation of (A)
(B) compounds in oxidation state x are ionic if (B) if both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not
x<y correct explanation of (A)
(C) compounds in oxidation state yare covalent (C) if (A) is true but (R) is false
if x < y (D) if (A) is false and (R) is true
(D) compounds in oxidation state y are covalent Q.56
Statement-1: K2CrO4 has yellow colour due
if y < x
to charge transfer.
Q.49 To an acidified dichromate solution, a pinch of Statement-2: CrO2
4
ion is tetrahedral in
Na2O2 is added and shaken. What is observed: shape.
(A) blue colour
(B) Orange colour changing to green Q.57 Statement-1: The highest oxidation state of
(C) Copious evolution of oxygen chromium in its compounds is +6.
(D) Bluish - green precipitate
Statement-2: Chromium atom has only six
Q.50 Amongst CuF2, CuCl2 and CuBr2 electrons in ns and (n–1) d orbitals.
(A) only CuF2 is ionic
(B) both CuCl2 and CuBr2 are covalent Q.58 Statement-1 : Tungsten has a very high
(C) CuF2 and CuCl2 are ionic but CuBr2 is melting point.
covalent Statement-2 : Tungsten is a covalent
(D) CuF2, CuCl2 as well as CuBr2 are ionic compound.
Q.51 CuSO4(aq) + 4NH3 X, then X is
Q.59 Statement-1: Equivalent mass of KMnO4 is
(A) [Cu(NH3)4]2+
(B) paramagnetic equal to one-third of its molecular mass whe n
(C) coloured it acts asan oxidising gent inan alkaline medium.
(D) of a magnetic moment of 1.73 BM Statement-2: Oxidation number of Mn is +7
in KMnO4.
Q.52 Amphoteric oxide(s) of Mn is/are
(A) MnO2 (B) Mn3O4 Q.60 Statement-1: Cu+ ion is colourless.
(C) Mn2O7 (D) MnO Statement-2: Four water molecules are
Acidified KMnO4 can be decolourised by coordinated to Cu+ ion.
Q.53
(A) SO2 (B) H2O2
(C) FeSO4 (D) Fe2(SO4)3
Q.54 The lanthanide contraction is responsible for
the fact that
(A) Zr and Hf have same atomic sizes
(B) Zr and Hf have same properties
(C) Zr and Hf have different atomic sizes
(D) Zr and Hf have different properties
Q.55 Ion(s) having non zero magnetic moment (spin
only) is/are
(A) Sc3+ (B) Ti3+
(C) Cu2+ (D) Zn2+
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ANSWER KEY
EXERCISE - II
Q.1 Formation of MnO4–
Q.2 Due to disproportionation of Hg22+
Q.3 NH3 - strong ligand causes pairing of electrons. So complex is diamagneitc. F– is a weak ligand and so
pairing is not possible.
Q.4 [Al (OH)3 and NaAlO2; Zn(OH)2 and Na2ZnO2] also [Zn(NH3)4]2+
Q.5 [Zn S is white but PbS is black].
Q.6 [A] = ZnCl2; [B] = Zn(OH)2; [C] = Na2ZnO2; [D] = ZnS; [E] = AgCl l
EXERCISE - III
Q.1 A Q.2 B Q.3 A Q.4 B Q.5 A
Q.41 A,B Q.42 A,B Q.43 B,C Q.44 A,B,C Q.45 A,B,C
Q.46 A,B,C Q.47 A,B Q.48 B,C Q.49 A,C Q.50 A,B
Q.51 A,B,C,D Q.52 A,B Q.53 A,B,C Q.54 A,B Q.55 B,C
Q.56 B Q.57 A Q.58 C Q.59 B Q.60 C
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