INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

GOOGOL-XIII

NCERT Based Questions on

d & f-block Elements
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY V.K. JAISWAL(VKJ SIR)

NCERT Based Questions on d-block Elements

1. Which of the following transition element(s) do/does not exhibit variable oxidation state. (i) Sc (ii) Ti (iii) Cu
(iv) Zn
(A) (i) (B) (i) and (iv) (C) (i), (ii) and (iv) (D) (iv)
[Zn does not consider as transition element]

2. The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to having their
(A) Variable oxidation state (B) Complex forming tendency
(C) Provoide a solid surface to the reactant (D) All are correct

3. Which of the following metal of 3d-series does not liberate H2 from acids in normal condition.
(A) Ti (B) Cr (C) Cu (D) Zn

4. The highest positive oxidation state can be show by the following first transition series element
(A) Cr (B) Mn (C) Ti (D) V

5. Consider the following reaction

2 Cu2+ + 4X–  Cu2X2(s) + X2
–
Then X can be
–
(A) F (B) Cl– (C) Br– (D) I–

6. Statement-1 Zinc, cadmium and mercury are not regarded as transition metals.
Statement-2 A transition element is defined as the one which has incompletely filled d-orbitals in its
ground state or in any one of its common oxidation state.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

7. Statement-1 In the first d series (Sc to Zn), zinc has the lowest enthalpy of atomisation.
Statement-2 Zn does not have any unpaired electrons in its ground state.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
8. Statement-1 Cr(VI) ion in the form of dichromate in acidic medium is a strong oxidising agent, where as
MoO3 and WO3 are not
Statement-2 Mo(VI) ion and W(VI) ion are found to be more stable than Cr(VI) ion.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

9. Statement-1 Zero and negative oxidation state of d-block metal ion are not possible in their complex
compound.
Statement-2 Low oxidation state of metal ions are found when a complex compound has ligands capable
of -acceptor character in addition to the -bonding
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true
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10. 2+ 3+
Statement-1 Cr and Mn have better reducing and oxidising tendency respectively whenever both have
d4 configuration.
Statement-2 Cr3+(d3) is more stable than Cr2+ (d4) configuration due to having a half-filled t2g level, on the
other hand Mn2+ (d5) is more stable than Mn3+ (d4).
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

11. Statement-1 Many copper (I) compounds are unstable in aqueous solution and undergo disproportionation.
2 Cu+(aq)  Cu2+(aq) + Cu
Statement-2 The more stability of Cu2+(aq) rather than Cu+(aq) is due to the much more negative Hhydration
of Cu2+(aq) than Cu+(aq) which compensates for the second ionisation enthalpy of Cu.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

12. Statement-1 The highest Mn fluoride is MnF4 whereas the highest oxide is Mn2O7
Statement-2 Due to ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds to metal ions, oxygen stabilise high oxidation
state of metal ion than that of fluorine.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

13. Statement-1 Transition metals have tendency to form alloy.

Statement-2 Due to almost similar radii and other similar characteristics of transitions metals.
(A) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is correct explanation for Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true and Statement-2 is NOT correct explanation for Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false
(D) Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

One or more than one correct :

14. The correct statement(s) regarding transition elements is/are
(A) The last electron goes to the d-orbitals of the penultimate energy level.
(B) These elements may have d10 configuration in their stable oxidation state.
(C) These elements shows variable oxidation state and formation of coloured ions.
(D) These elements form complex compound and have catalytic property.

15. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about interstitial compounds of transition metal.
(A) They have high melting points than pure metals.
(B) They are chemically inert.
(C) They are very hard
(D) They retain metallic conductivity

16. Consider the reaction, 3MnO42– + 4H+ 

Then the correct statement(s) regarding this reaction is/are
(A) This is a disproportionation reaction.
(B) MnO2 is one of the product of those reaction.
–
(C) MnO4 is one of the product of this reaction
(D) Mn2O3 is one of the product of this reaction.

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Comprehension (Q.17 to Q.19)
The enthalpy of atomisation is an important factor in determining the standard electrode potential of a transition
metals, metals with very high enthalpy of atomisation tend to be noble in their reactions.

17. The incorrect order of melting points of transition elements is -

(A) W > Re > Os (B) Mo > Ru > Tc
(C) Cr > Fe > Mn (D) Mo > Rh > Ru

18. The incorrect statement is -

(A) The metals of the second and third transition series have greater enthalpies of atomisation than the
corresponding elements of the first series.
(B) Greater the unpaired electron in d-orbitals favourable for strong interatomic interaction.
(C) Zn, Cd, Hg and Mn have one or more typical metallic structures at normal temperatures.
(D) The melting and boiling point of transition elements regularly increases with the atomic number increases.

19. Which of the following reaction has their least negative value of standard electrode potantial.
(A) Ti2+ + 2e–  Ti (B) V2+ + 2e–  V
(C) Cr2+ + 2e–  Cr (D) Mn2+ + 2e–  Mn

Comprehension (Q.20 to Q.22)

4 "Chromite ore" + 8(P) + 7O2  8(Q) + 2Fe2O3 + 8Co2
yellow

2H+
2(Q) (R) + 2Na+ + H2O
2OH¯
(R) + 2KCl  (S) + 2NaCl
(orange)
20. The correct statement is -
(A) oxidation number of transition metal ion is same in compound Q and R.
(B) (P) is chromate salt.
(C) (Q) is dichromate salt.
(D) Chromite ore is FeCr2O7
21. Compound 'P' is -
(A) Na2CO3 (B) Na2O
(C) K2CO3 (D) None

22. Compound 'S' is -

(A) K2CrO4 (B) K2Cr2O7
(C) Cr2O3 (D) KHCrO4

Comprehension (Q.23 to Q.25)

2Mn2+ + 5 S2O82– + 8H2O  2 'A' + 10 'B' + 16H+

KCl


O2 + E + D 2 'C'
513 K
(Green) (Purple)
23. The incorrect statement is -
(A) 'C' is isostructural with KClO4
(B) 'C' is diamagnatic
(C) 'D' is paramagnetic
(D) Colour of compound 'C' is due to 'd–d' transition.

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24. The correct match for compound/species is -
(A) (B) (D) (E)
(A) MnO –4 SO 24– K2MnO4 MnO2

(B) MnO –4 SO 23 – K2MnO4 Mn2O3

(C) MnO 24– SO 24– KMnO4 MnO2

(D) MnO 24– SO 23 – KMnO4 Mn2O3

25. Acidified permanganate solution can be oxidises -

(A) Oxalates to carbon dioxide (B) Nitrites to nitrates
(C) Iodide ion to free iodine (D) All

Match the Column :

26. Column I Column II
Aqueous solution of following metal ions Colour of aqueous solution
(A) Sc3+(aq) (P) Light Pink
(B) Mn2+(aq) (Q) Blue
(C) Fe2+(aq) (R) Green
(D) Cu2+(aq) (S) Colourless

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NCERT Based Questions on f-block Elements

1. Lanthanide contraction is due to increase in -
(A) Shielding by 4f electrons (B) Atomic number
(C) Effective nuclear charge (D) size of 4 f-orbital

2. Lanthanoid contraction implies -

(A) Decrease in density (B) Decrease in mass
(C) Decrease in ionic radii (D) Decrease in radioactivity

3. The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that -

(A) Zr and Y have about the same radius
(B) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
(C) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
(D) Zr and Zn have the same oxidation state

4. The common oxidation state of the elements of lanthanide series is -

(A) + 2 (B) + 3 (C) + 4 (D) + 1

5. In the lanthanide series, the basicity of the lanthanide hydroxides -

(A) Increases (B) Decreases
(C) First increase and then decrease (D) First decrease and then increases

6. Which of the following statement is not correct ?

(A) La(OH)2, is less basic than Lu(OH)3
(B) In lanthanide series, ionic radius of Ln3+ ions decreases
(C) La is actually an element of transition series rather than lanthanide series
(D) Atomic radii of Zr and Hf are same because of lanthanide contraction.

7. The reason for the stability of Gd3+ ion is -

(A) 4f subshell – half filled
(B) 4f subshell – completely filled
(C) Possesses the general electronic configuration of noble gases
(D) 4f subshell empty

8. Lanthanoid contraction is caused due to - [AIEEE-06]

(A) the same effective nuclear charge from Ce to Lu
(B) the imperfect shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
(C) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
(D) the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 5d electrons from the nuclear charge

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9. Identify the incorrect statement among the following - [AIEEE-07]
(A) d-block elements show irregular and erratic chemical properties among themselves
(B) La and Lu have partially filled d-orbitals and no other partially filled orbitals
(C) The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar
(D) 4f and 5f-orbitals are equally shielded

10. The actinoids exhibits more number of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is because -
(A) The 5f-orbitals are more buried than the 4f-orbitals [AIEEE-07]
(B) There is a similarly between 4f-and-5f in the their angular part of the wave function
(C) The actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids
(D) The 5f-orbitals extend further from the nucleus than the 4f-orbitals

11. Knowing that the Chemistry of lanthanoids (Ln) is dominated by its +3 oxidation state, which of the
following statements is incorrect ? [AIEEE-09]
(A) The ionic sizes of Ln (III) decrease in general with increasing atomic number.
(B) Ln (III) compounds are generally colourless.
(C) Ln (III) hydroxides are mainly basic in character.
(D) Because of the large size of the Ln (III) ions the bonding in its compounds is predominently ionic in
character.

12. Which is not the correct Statement? [JEE-Main Online-2012]

(At. nos. Ce = 58, Lu = 71, La = 57, Yb = 70)
(A) Colour of Yb3+ ion is pink. (B) La3+ is diamagnetic.
(C) Ce4+ has f0 configuration. (D) Lu3+ had f14 configuration.

13. Magnetic moment of Gd3+ ion (Z = 64) is [JEE-Main Online-2012]

(A) 3.62 BM (B) 9.72 BM (C) 7.9 BM (D) 10.60 BM

14. Which of the following forms stable +4 oxidation state ? [JEE-Main Online-2012]
(A) La (Z = 57) (B) Eu (Z = 63) (C) Ce (Z = 58) (D) Gd (Z = 64)

15. The number of unpaired electrons in Gadolinium [Z = 64] is : [JEE-Main Online-2012]

(A) 3 (B) 8 (C) 6 (D) 2

16. The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means :
(A) increase in both atomic and ionic radii [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(B) decrease in both atomic and ionic radii
(C) decrease in atomic radii and increase in ionic radii
(D) increase in atomic radii and decrease in ionic radii

17. The electronic configurations of bivalent europium and trivalent cerium are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(atomic number : Xe = 54, Ce = 58, Eu = 63)
(A) [Xe] 4f 7 and [Xe] 4f1 (B) [Xe] 4f 7 6s2 and [Xe] 4f2 6s2
(C) [Xe] 4f 2 and [Xe] 4f7 (D) [Xe] 4f 4 and [Xe] 4f9

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PREVIOUS YEARS (IIT-JEE MAINS) QUESTIONS
1. Given : E0  –0.74 V ; E 0MnO – / Mn 2  1.51V ; a E 0  1.33 V ; E 0Cl / Cl–  1.36 V
Cr 3  / Cr 4 Cr2O 2 – / Cr 3
7

Based on the data given above, strongest oxidising agent will be : [IIT Main 2013]
(A) MnO4– (B) Cl¯ (C) Cr3+ (D) Mn2+

2. Which of the following arrangements does not represent the correct order of the property stated against it?
(A) Sc < Ti < Cr < Mn : number of oxidation states [IIT Main 2013]
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
(B) V < Cr < Mn < Fe : paramagnetic behaviour
(C) Ni2+ < Co2+ < Fe2+ < Mn2+ : ionic size
(D) Co3+ < Fe3+ < Cr3+ < Sc3+ : stability in aqueous solution

3. The metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts is [IIT Main 2014]
(A) Ca (B) Cu (C) Cr (D) Ag
4. Which series of reactions correctly represents chemical relations related to iron and its comopound?
O 2 , heat dil H2 SO 4 heat
(A) Fe   FeO    FeSO 4 
  Fe [IIT Main 2014]

Cl2 , heat heat, air Zn

(B) Fe   FeCl3   FeCl2 
 Fe

O 2 , heat CO, 600 º C CO, 700 º C

(C) Fe   Fe 3O 4    FeO    Fe

dil H2 SO 4 H SO , O 2 heat
(D) Fe    FeSO 4 2 4  Fe2 (SO 4 )3   Fe

5. Match the catalysts to the correct processes : [IIT Main 2015]

Catalyst Process
(A) TiCl3 (i) Wacker process
(B) PdCl2 (ii) Ziegler-Natta polymerization
(C) CuCl2 (iii) Contact process
(D) V2O5 (iv) Deacon's process
(A) (A) - (iii), B -(i), (C) - (ii), D -(iv) (B) (A) - (iii), B -(ii), (C) - (iv), D -(i)
(C) (A) - (ii), B -(i), (C) - (iv), D -(iii) (D) (A) - (ii), B -(iii), (C) - (iv), D -(i)

6. In the following reactions, ZnO is respectively acting as a / an [JEE Mains 2017]

(a) ZnO + Na2O  Na2ZnO2 (b) ZnO + CO2  ZnCO3
(A) Acid and base (B) Base and acid (C) Base and base (D) Acid and acid

7. Which of the following ions does not liberate hydrogen gas on reaction with dilute acids?
[JEE-Main(online) 2017]
(A) Ti2+ (B) V2+ (C) Cr2+ (D) Mn2+

8. When XO2 is fused with an alkali metal hydroxide in presence of an oxidizing agent such as KNO3; a dark
green product is formed which disproportionates in acidic solution to afford a dark purple solution. X is
[JEE-Main (online)-2018]
(A) Cr (B) V (C) Mn (D) Ti

9. The statement that is INCORRECT about the interstitial compounds is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) They are chemically reactive (B) They have metallic conductivity
(C) They are very hard (D) They have high melting points
10. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Mn < Ti < Zn < Ni (B) Ti < Mn < Ni < Zn
(C) Zn < Ni < Mn < Ti (D) Ti < Mn < Zn < Ni

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11. Thermal decomposition of a Mn compound (X) at 513 K results in compound Y, MnO2 and a gaseous
product. MnO2 reacts with NaCl and concentrated H2SO4 to give a pungent gas Z, X, Y, and Z, respectively,
are : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) KMnO4, K2MnO4 and Cl2 (B) K3MnO4, K2MnO4 and Cl2
(C) K2MnO4, KMnO4 and Cl2 (D) K2MnO4, KMnO4 and SO2
12. The transition element that has lowest enthalpy of atomisation, is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Fe (B) Zn (C) V (D) Cu
13. The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means :
(A) increase in both atomic and ionic radii [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(B) decrease in both atomic and ionic radii
(C) decrease in atomic radii and increase in ionic radii
(D) increase in atomic radii and decrease in ionic radii

4KOH,O
2  2B
14. A   2H2O [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(Green)

4HCl  2C
3B   MnO2  2H2 O
(Purple)

H2O,KI  2A  2KOH  D
2C 

In the above sequence of reactions, A and D, respectively, are :

(A) KI and KMnO4 (B) KIO3 and MnO2 (C) MnO2 and KIO3 (D) KI and K2MnO4

15. The element that usually does NOT show variable oxidation states is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) V (B) Sc (C) Ti (D) Cu

16. The lanthanide ion that would show colour is : [JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) Lu3+ (B) La3+ (C) Sm3+ (D) Gd3+

17. The highest possible oxidation states of uranium and plutonium, respectively, are :
[JEE-Main-Online 2019]
(A) 7 and 6 (B) 4 and 6 (C) 6 and 4 (D) 6 and 7

18. The electronic configurations of bivalent europium and trivalent cerium are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(atomic number : Xe = 54, Ce = 58, Eu = 63)
(A) [Xe] 4f 7 and [Xe] 4f1 (B) [Xe] 4f 7 6s2 and [Xe] 4f2 6s2
(C) [Xe] 4f 2 and [Xe] 4f7 (D) [Xe] 4f 4 and [Xe] 4f9

19. For the following Assertion and Reason, the correct options is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
Assertion : For hydrogenation reactions, the catalytic activity increases from group 5 to group 11 metals
with maximum activity shown by group7-9 elements.
Reason : The reactants are most strongly adsorbed on group 7- 9 elements.
(A)Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion
(B) Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
(C) Both assertion an reason are false .
(D) The assertion is true, but the reason is false

20. The third ionization enthalpy is minimum for : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) Ni (B) Co (C) Mn (D) Fe

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21. The lanthanoid that does NOT show +4 oxidation state is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Dy (B) Ce (C) Eu (D) Tb

22. Mischmetal is an alloy consisting mainly of : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) lanthanoid metals (B) actionoid and transition metals
(C) lanthanoid and actinoid metals (D) actinoid metals

23. Consider the following reactions : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

NaCl + K2Cr2O7 + Conc.H2SO4  (A) + side product
(A) + NaOH  (B) + Side products
(B) + dilute H2SO4 + H2O2  (C) + Side products
The sum of the total number of atoms in one molecule each of (A), (B) and (C) is

24. The sum of the total number of bonds between chromium and oxygen atoms in chromate and dichromate
ions is _________. [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

25. On treating a compound with warm dil. H2SO4, gas X is evolved which turns K2Cr2O7 paper acidified with
dil.H2SO4 to a green compound Y, X and Y respectively are [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) X = SO2, Y = Cr2O3 (B) X = SO3, Y = Cr2(SO4)3
(C) X = SO2, Y = Cr2(SO4)3 (D) X = SO3, Y = Cr2O3

26. Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2 ? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
[M is lanthanoid metal]
(A) Nd (B) Pr (C) Dy (D) Yb

27. The incorrect statement among the following is [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(A) Red colour or ruby is due to presence of Co3+
(B) Cr2O3 is an amphoteric oxide
(C) RuO4 is an oxidizing agent
(D) VOSO4 is a reducing agent

28. What is the correct order of the following elements with respect to their density?
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Zn < Cr < Fe < Co < Cu (B) Zn < Cu < Co < Fe < Cr
(C) Cr < Fe < Co < Cu < Zn (D) Cr < Zn < Co < Cu < Fe

29. Given below are two statements : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

Statement-I : CeO2 can be used for oxidation of aldehydes and ketones.
Statement-II : Aqueous solution of EuSO4 is a strong reducing agent.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

30. The electrode potential of M2+ / M of 3d-series elements shows positive value for[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Co (B) Fe (C) Cu (D) Zn

31. The common positive oxidation states for an element with atomic number 24, are :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) + 2 to + 6 (B) + 1 and + 3 to + 6
(C) + 1 and + 3 (D) + 1 to + 6

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32. Match List - I with List - II [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
List - I List - II
(Process) (Catalyst)
(a) Deacons process (i) ZSM=5
(b) Contact process (ii) CuCl2
(c) Cracking of hydrocarbond (iii) Particles ‘Ni’
(d) Hydrogenation of vegetable oils (iv) V2O5
Choose the most apropriate answer from the options given below :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
(D) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
33. Match List - I with List - II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
List - I List - II
(a) Chlorophyll (i) Ruthenium
(b) Vitamin - B12 (ii) Platinum
(c) Anticancer drug (iii) Cobalt
(d) Grubbs catalyst (iv) Magnesium
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iv ii iii i
34. Given below are two staement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :
Assetion (A) : Size of Bk3+ ion is less than Np3+ ion.
Reason (R) : The above is a consequence of the lanthanoid contraction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) A is false but R is true [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(D) A is true but R is false

35. Given below are two statements : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

Statement-I : The E° value for Ce4+ / Ce3+ is +1.74 V.
Statement-II : Ce is more stable in Ce4+ state than Ce3+ state.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) Both statement-I and statement-II are correct
(B) Statement-I is incorrect but statement-II are correct
(C) Both statement-I and statement-II are incorrect
(D) Statement-I is correct but statement-II is incorrect

36. Given below are two statements : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

Statement I : Potassium permanganate on heating at 573 K forms potassium manganate.
Statement II : Both potassium permanganate and potassium manganate are tetrahedral and paramagnetic
in nature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) Statement I is true but statement II is false (B) Both statement I and statement II are true
(C) Statement I is false but statement II is true (D) Both statement I and statement II are false

37. Cu2+ salt reacts with potassium iodide to give : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Cu2I2 (B) CuI (C) Cu(I3)2 (D) Cu2I3

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38. The set having ions which are coloured and paramagnetic both is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Cu+, Zn2+, Mn4+ (B) Ni2+, Mn7+, Hg2+ (C) Cu2+, Cr3+, Sc+ (D) Sc3+, V5+, Ti4+

39. The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation numbers is :
(a) CrO3 (b) Fe2O3 (c) MnO2 (d) V2O5
(e) Cu2O [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) (a) > (C) > (d) > (b) > (e) (B) (d) > (a) > (b) > (c) > (e)
(C) (a) > (d) > (c) > (b) > (e) (D) (c) > (a) > (d) > (e) > (b)

40. Which one of the following metals forms interstitial hydride easily ? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Fe (B) Co (C) Mn (D) Cr

41. Identify the process in which change in the oxidation state is five [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) C2 O42   2CO2 (B) Cr2 O72   2Cr 3  (C) CrO24  Cr 3  (D) MnO 4  Mn2 

42. The spin only magnetic moments (in BM) for free Ti3+, V2+ and Sc3+ ions respectively are
(At. No. Sc : 21; Ti : 22 ; V : 23) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 1.73, 0, 3.87 (B) 3.87, 1.73, 0 (C) 0, 3.87, 1.73 (D) 1.73, 3.87, 0

43. Which one of the following when dissolved in water gives coloured solution in nitrogen atmosphere ?
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) AgCl (B) Cu2Cl2 (C) CuCl2 (D) ZnCl2

44. In which one of the following sets all species show disproportionation reaction ? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) ClO4–, MnO4–, ClO2– and F2 (B) ClO2–, F2, MnO4– and Cr2O72–
(C) MnO42–, ClO2–, Cl2 and Mn3+ (D) Cr2O72–, MnO4–, ClO2– and Cl2

45. The addition of dilute NaOH to Cr3+ salt solution will give : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Precipitate of [Cr(OH)6]3– (B) Precipitate of Cr2O3(H2O)n
(C) Precipitate of Cr(OH)3 (D) A solution [Cr(OH)4]–

46. Pottassium permanganate on heating at 513 K gives a product which is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Paramagnetic and colourless (B) Diamagnetic and green
(C) Paramagnetic and green (D) Diamagnetic and colourless

47. The Eu2+ ion is a strong reducing agent in spite of its ground state electronic configuration (outermost) :
[Atomic number of Eu = 63] [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 4f6 (B) 4f 66s2 (C) 4f7 (D) 4f76s2

48. The nature of oxides V2O3 and CrO is indexed as 'X' and 'Y' type respectively. The correct set of X and Y is :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) X = basic Y = amphoteric (B) X = basic Y = basic
(C) X = acidic Y = acidic (D) X = amphoteric Y = basic

49. Match items of List - I with those of List - II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

List - I List - II
(Property) (Example)
(a) Diamagnetism (i) MnO
(b) Ferrimagnetism (ii) O2
(c) Paramagnetism (iii) NaCl
(d) Antiferromagnetism (iv) Fe3O4
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv) (B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(C) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

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50. In the structure of the dichromate ion, there is a : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) non-linear unsymmetrical Cr – O – Cr bond (B) linear unsymmetrical Cr – O – Cr bond
(C) non-linear symmetrical Cr – O – Cr bond (D) linear symmetrical Cr – O – Cr bond

51. Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with diamagnetic nature?
(Given Z for Nd = 60, Yb = 70, La = 57, Ce = 58) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) La (B) Ce (C) Nd (D) Yb

52. Identify the element for which electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state is [Ar]3d5 :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Mn (B) Fe (C) Co (D) Ru

53. In the given chemical reaction, colors of the Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions, are respectively :
5Fe2+ + MnO4– + 8H+  Mn2+ + 4H2O + 5Fe3+ [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Green, Yellow (B) Yellow, Green (C) Green, Orange (D) Yellow, Orange

54. The number of hydrogen bonded water molecules(s) associated with stoichiometry CuSO4 ×5H2O is ______.
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]

55. The number of 4 electrons in the ground state electronic configuration of Gd2+ is ________.
[Atomic number of Gd = 64] [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

56. The number of f electrons in the ground state electronic configuration of Np (Z = 93) is.................
(Integer answer) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

57. Number of electrons that Vanadium (Z = 23) has in p-orbitals is equal to_________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]

58. In mildly alkaline medium, thiosulphate ion is oxidized by MnO4– to "A". The oxidation state of sulphur in
"A" is___________. [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

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Answer key
d-block Elements
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. A
8. A 9. D 10. A 11. A 12. A 13. A 14. ACD
15. ABCD 16. ABC 17. D 18. D 19. C 20. A 21. A
22. B 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. A  S ; B  P ; C  R ; D Q ;

f-block Elements
1. C 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. A
8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. C
15. B 16. B 17. A

PREVIOUS YEARS (IIT-JEE MAINS) QUESTIONS

1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. A 7. D
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. A 12. D 13. B 14. C
15. B 16. C 17. D 18. A 19. D 20. D 21. C
22. A 23. 18.00 24. 18.00 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. A
29. A 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D
36. A 37. A 38. C 39. C 40. D 41. D 42. D
43. C 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. C 48. B 49. C
50. C 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. 01.00 55. 7.00 56. 4.00
57. 12.00 58. 06.00

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