d and f block elements

General Electronic configurations

Atomic Radius

3d < 4d ≈ 5d
“Due to the
lanthanoid contraction”

Example
Atomic radii of
Zr (160pm) & Hf (159pm)
Ionisation energy

Highest I.E. in
5d series

“Due to the poor shielding effect of

4f electrons in 5d series & greater
effective Nuclear charge”
 Melting Point

Highest
Melting Point

Reason
● More unpaired electrons
(d5 configuration)
● Stronger metallic bonding
Cr ● High Melting point
 Variable Oxidation state

Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn

+2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +1 +2
+3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +2
+4 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4
+5 +5 +5
+6 +6 +6
+7

“Due to similar energies of ns and (n – 1)d orbitals e-s both can

participate to show variable oxidation state.”
Trends in the M2+/M Standard Electrode Potentials

● Among 3d series elements, Eo(M2+/M) is

positive only for copper .
● Among 3d series, the value of Eo(M2+/M) for
Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected
from the trend.
 Magnetic Moment

BM
No. of unpaired electrons(n) Magnetic Moment
1 1.73 BM
2 2.84 BM
3 3.87 BM

4 4.90 BM

5 5.92 BM
Coloured Ions
Lanthanoids
Actinoids
Beast section
Q-

S1 : Interstitial compounds have high melting points, higher than those of pure metals.

S2 : Permanganate titrations in presence of hydrochloric acid are unsatisfactory.

S3 : KMnO4 does not act as an oxidising agent in strong alkaline medium.

S4 : KMnO4 on heating in a current of H2 gives MnO.

A TTFT

B TFFT

C
TFTT

D FFTF
Q-

S1 : Interstitial compounds have high melting points, higher than those of pure metals.

S2 : Permanganate titrations in presence of hydrochloric acid are unsatisfactory.

S3 : KMnO4 does not act as an oxidising agent in strong alkaline medium.

S4 : KMnO4 on heating in a current of H2 gives MnO.

A TTFT

B TFFT

C
TFTT

D FFTF
Solution:
Q-

Number of diamagnetic products= x

Number of unpaired electrons in paramagnetic product = y Report your answer as (x + y).

A 4

B 6

C
10

D 8
Q-

Number of diamagnetic products= x

Number of unpaired electrons in paramagnetic product = y Report your answer as (x + y).

A 4

B 6

C
10

D 8
Solution:
Q- The heavier members of lanthanoid series metal react with following non-metal.

The summation of atomicity of compound X, Y and Z is :

A 11

B 12

C
10

D 8
Q- The heavier members of lanthanoid series metal react with following non-metal.

The summation of atomicity of compound X, Y and Z is :

A 11

B 12

C
10

D 8
Solution:
Q- When CO2 is passed into aqueous :

(A) Na2CrO4 solution, its yellow colour changes to orange.

(B) K2MnO4 solution, it disproportionates to KMnO4 and MnO2.

(C) Na2Cr2O7 solution, its orange colour changes to green.

(D) KMnO4 solution, its pink colour changes to green.

The correct statements are

A A and B

B A , B and C

C
A , B , C and D

D None of these
Q- When CO2 is passed into aqueous :

(A) Na2CrO4 solution, its yellow colour changes to orange.

(B) K2MnO4 solution, it disproportionates to KMnO4 and MnO2.

(C) Na2Cr2O7 solution, its orange colour changes to green.

(D) KMnO4 solution, its pink colour changes to green.

The correct statements are

A A and B

B A , B and C

C
A , B , C and D

D None of these
Solution:
Q- Match the reactions given in column-I with the characteristic(s) of the reaction
products given in column-II

Column - I Column - II

(A) (p) One of the products is bright orange coloured but

diamagnetic.

(B) (q) One of the products is green coloured and

paramagnetic

(C) (r) One of the products is violet and paramagnetic

(D) K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 (cold (s) One of the products exists as dimer.
& conc.)

A [A – r] ; [B – s ; [C – q] ; [D – p]

B [A – p] ; [B – s ; [C – q] ; [D – r].

C
[A – r] ; [B – s ; [C – p] ; [D – q].

D [A – r] ; [B – q ; [C – s] ; [D – p].
Q- Match the reactions given in column-I with the characteristic(s) of the reaction
products given in column-II

Column - I Column - II

(A) (p) One of the products is bright orange coloured but

diamagnetic.

(B) (q) One of the products is green coloured and

paramagnetic

(C) (r) One of the products is violet and paramagnetic

(D) K2Cr2O7 + H2SO4 (cold (s) One of the products exists as dimer.
& conc.)

A [A – r] ; [B – s ; [C – q] ; [D – p]

B [A – p] ; [B – s ; [C – q] ; [D – r].

C
[A – r] ; [B – s ; [C – p] ; [D – q].

D [A – r] ; [B – q ; [C – s] ; [D – p].
Solution:
Q-

A KI and K2MnO4

B KIO3 and MnO2

C MnO2 and KIO3

D KI and KMnO4
Q-

A KI and K2MnO4

B KIO3 and MnO2

C MnO2 and KIO3

D KI and KMnO4
Solution:
Q- Ionisation energies of Ni and Pt in kJ mol–1 are given below.

Ni 2.49 8.80

Pt 2.60 6.70

So, (select the correct statement)

A nickel (II) compounds tend to be thermodynamically more

stable than platinum (II)

B platinum (IV) compounds tend to be more stable than

nickel (IV)

C (A) & (B) both

D none is correct
Q- Ionisation energies of Ni and Pt in kJ mol–1 are given below.

Ni 2.49 8.80

Pt 2.60 6.70

So, (select the correct statement)

A nickel (II) compounds tend to be thermodynamically more

stable than platinum (II)

B platinum (IV) compounds tend to be more stable than

nickel (IV)

C (A) & (B) both

D none is correct
Q- How many of the following are coloured or paramagnetic or coloured and

paramagnetic both.

NO2, Cu+1, O2, O3, Hg22+, Cd+2, Al, C(graphite), Sc+3

Solution:

5
Q- Fex2 and Fey3 are known when x and y are

A x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br

B x = Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I

C x = F, Cl, Br and y = F, Cl, Br, I

D x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I

Q- Fex2 and Fey3 are known when x and y are

A x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br

B x = Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I

C x = F, Cl, Br and y = F, Cl, Br, I

D x = F, Cl, Br, I and y = F, Cl, Br, I

Solution:

FeI3 does not exist as I– reduces Fe3+ to Fe2+ .

But FeF2 , FeCl2 , FeBr2 , FeI2 all exist.
Q- How many of given statements are true for lanthanums ?

(1) The common oxidation state of all lanthanides is +3.

(2) All lanthanides belongs to group III of modern periodic table.

(3) All lanthanides belongs to seventh period of periodic table.

(4) The radius for all lanthanides cations(M+3) decrease from Ce+3 to Lu+3 .

(5) The basic character of hydroxide increases on moving from Ce(OH) 3 to

Lu(OH)3.

(6) All lanthanides are metals.

(7) The reducing power of lanthanides decreases from Ce to Lu.

(8) Lanthanides reacts with cold water to liberate H2.

Solution:

6
(1) All lanthanides exhibits +3 O.N. but few also exhibit +2 and +4 O.N.
(2) Correct
(3) Incorrect as all belongs to 6th period.
(4) True due to lanthanide contraction.
(5) Incorrect as basicing decreases from Ce(OH)3 to Lu(OH)3 becomes of fajan’s rule.
(6) Correct
(7) Correct
(8) All lanthanides have –ve S.R.P. hence all releases hydrogen.
Q-

In the above reaction scheme, MnO2 appears more than once. From (A)–(F),

How many of them contain MnO2 ?

Solution:

3
Q- Metallic radii of some transition elements are given below. Which of these

elements will have highest density?

Element Fe Co Ni Cu

Metallic radii/pm 126 125 125 128

A Fe

B Ni

C Co

D Cu
Q- Metallic radii of some transition elements are given below. Which of these

elements will have highest density?

Element Fe Co Ni Cu

Metallic radii/pm 126 125 125 128

A Fe

B Ni

C Co

D Cu
Q- Generally transition elements form coloured salts due to the presence of

unpaired electrons. Which of the following compounds will be coloured in solid

state?

A Ag2SO4

B CuF2

C ZnF2

D Cu2Cl2
Q- Generally transition elements form coloured salts due to the presence of

unpaired electrons. Which of the following compounds will be coloured in solid

state?

A Ag2SO4

B CuF2

C ZnF2

D Cu2Cl2
Q- Which of the following is amphoteric oxide?

Mn2O7 , CrO3 , Cr2O3 , CrO, V2O5 , V2O4

A V2O5 , Cr2O3

B Mn2O7 , CrO3

C CrO, V2O5

D V2O5 , V2O4
Q- Which of the following is amphoteric oxide?

Mn2O7 , CrO3 , Cr2O3 , CrO, V2O5 , V2O4

A V2O5 , Cr2O3

B Mn2O7 , CrO3

C CrO, V2O5

D V2O5 , V2O4
Q- KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent in acidic medium. The number of moles of

KMnO4 that will be needed to react with one mole of sulphide ions in acidic solution

is

A 2/5

B 3/5

C 4/5

D 1/5
Q- KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent in acidic medium. The number of moles of

KMnO4 that will be needed to react with one mole of sulphide ions in acidic solution

is

A 2/5

B 3/5

C 4/5

D 1/5
Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (c) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (b)

B (i) → (a) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (b)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (a)

D (i) → (b) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (c)

Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (c) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (b)

B (i) → (a) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (b)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (a)

D (i) → (b) (ii) → (a) (iii) → (c)

Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (a) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (c)

B (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (d) (iv) → (a)

D (i) → (d) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a)

Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (a) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (c)

B (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (d) (iv) → (a)

D (i) → (d) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a)

Test yourself
Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (a) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (e) (v) → (c)

B (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (d) (iv) → (e) (v) → (a)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a) (v) → (e)

D (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (e) (v) → (a)
Q- Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.

A (i) → (a) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (e) (v) → (c)

B (i) → (c) (ii) → (b) (iii) → (d) (iv) → (e) (v) → (a)

C (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (a) (v) → (e)

D (i) → (c) (ii) → (d) (iii) → (b) (iv) → (e) (v) → (a)
Q- Which of the following 3d-metal ion will give the lowest enthalpy of hydration

(ΔhydH) when dissolved in water?

A Cr2+

B Mn2+

C Fe2+

D Co2+
Q- Which of the following 3d-metal ion will give the lowest enthalpy of hydration

(ΔhydH) when dissolved in water?

A Cr2+

B Mn2+

C Fe2+

D Co2+
Solution:
Q- 5 g of zinc is treated separately with an excess of
(a) Dilute hydrochloric acid and
(b) Aqueous sodium hydroxide. The ratio of the volumes of H2 evolved in these two
reactions is

A 1:4

B 2:1

C 1:2

D 1:1
Q- 5 g of zinc is treated separately with an excess of
(a) Dilute hydrochloric acid and
(b) Aqueous sodium hydroxide. The ratio of the volumes of H2 evolved in these two
reactions is

A 1:4

B 2:1

C 1:2

D 1:1
Solution:
Q- What is the correct order of the following elements with respect to their density?

A Cr < Zn < Co < Cu < Fe

B Cr < Fe < Co < Cu < Zn

C Zn < Cu < Co < Fe < Cr

D Zn < Cr < Fe < Co < Cu

Q- What is the correct order of the following elements with respect to their density?

A Cr < Zn < Co < Cu < Fe

B Cr < Fe < Co < Cu < Zn

C Zn < Cu < Co < Fe < Cr

D Zn < Cr < Fe < Co < Cu

Solution:

Cu Co Fe Cr Zn density in g/cm3
8.9 8.7 7.8 7.19 7.1
Q- In following pairs, the one in which both transition metal ions are colourless is :

A Sc3+, Zn2+

B Ti4+, Cu2+

C V2+, Ti3+

D Zn2+, Mn2+
Q- In following pairs, the one in which both transition metal ions are colourless is :

A Sc3+, Zn2+

B Ti4+, Cu2+

C V2+, Ti3+

D Zn2+, Mn2+
Solution:

Sc+3 and Zn+2 are colourless as they contain no unpaired electron. Whereas the
transition metal ions Cu+2, Ti+3, V+2 and Mn+2 are coloured as they contain unpaired
electrons.

The unpaired electron from lower energy d orbital gets excited to a higher energy d
orbital on absorbing light of frequency which lies in visible region. The colour
complementary to light absorbed is observed.
Q- Which of the following has least tendency to liberate H2 from mineral acids?

A Cu

B Mn

C Ni

D Zn
Q- Which of the following has least tendency to liberate H2 from mineral acids?

A Cu

B Mn

C Ni

D Zn
Solution:
Q- The disproportionation of MnO42- in acidic medium resulted in the formation of

two manganese compounds A and B. If the oxidation state of Mn in B is smaller

than that of A, then the spin-only magnetic moment (μ) value of B in BM is

_______. (Nearest integer)

Q- The disproportionation of MnO42- in acidic medium resulted in the formation of

two manganese compounds A and B. If the oxidation state of Mn in B is smaller

than that of A, then the spin-only magnetic moment (μ) value of B in BM is

_______. (Nearest integer)

Ans
4
Solution:
Q- The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of

potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in basic medium is____.

Q- The oxidation state of manganese in the product obtained in a reaction of

potassium permanganate and hydrogen peroxide in basic medium is____.

Ans
04.00
Solution:
Q- The spin only magnetic moment of the complex present in Fehling's reagent

is_____ B.M. (Nearest integer).

Q- The spin only magnetic moment of the complex present in Fehling's reagent

is_____ B.M. (Nearest integer).

Ans
02.00
Solution:
Q- The total number of Mn = O bonds in Mn2O7 is ___.

A 4

B 5

C 6

D 3
Q- The total number of Mn = O bonds in Mn2O7 is ___.

A 4

B 5

C 6

D 3
Solution:
Which of the following can show higher than +3 oxidation state

A Ln(Atomic number = 57)

B Ce(atomic number = 58)

C Lu(Atomic number = 71)

D Ba(Atomic number = 56)

Which of the following can show higher than +3 oxidation state

A Ln(Atomic number = 57)

B Ce(atomic number = 58)

C Lu(Atomic number = 71)

D Ba(Atomic number = 56)

Q- The spin-only magnetic moment value of M3+ ion (in gaseous state) from the

pairs Cr3+/Cr2+, Mn3+/Mn2+, Fe3+/Fe2+ and Co3+/Co2+ that has negative standard

electrode potential, is____ B.M. [Nearest integer]

Q- The spin-only magnetic moment value of M3+ ion (in gaseous state) from the

pairs Cr3+/Cr2+, Mn3+/Mn2+, Fe3+/Fe2+ and Co3+/Co2+ that has negative standard

electrode potential, is____ B.M. [Nearest integer]

Ans
4
Solution:
Q- Potassium permanganate on heating at 513 K gives a non-gaseous product
which is

A Paramagnetic and green

B Paramagnetic and colourless

C Diamagnetic and colourless

D Diamagnetic and green

Q- Potassium permanganate on heating at 513 K gives a non-gaseous product
which is

A Paramagnetic and green

B Paramagnetic and colourless

C Diamagnetic and colourless

D Diamagnetic and green

Solution:
Q- The addition of dilute NaOH to Cr3+ salt solution will give

A A solution of [Cr(OH)4]—

B Precipitate of [Cr(OH)6]3-

C Precipitate of Cr2O3(H2O)n

D Precipitate of Cr(OH)3
Q- The addition of dilute NaOH to Cr3+ salt solution will give

A A solution of [Cr(OH)4]—

B Precipitate of [Cr(OH)6]3-

C Precipitate of Cr2O3(H2O)n

D Precipitate of Cr(OH)3
Solution:
Q- In the given chemical reaction colors of the Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions, are respectively:
5Fe2+ MnO4- + 8H+ → Mn2+ + 4H2O + 5Fe3+

A Yellow, Green

B Green, Orange

C Green, Yellow

D Yellow, Orange
Q- In the given chemical reaction colors of the Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions, are respectively:
5Fe2+ MnO4- + 8H+ → Mn2+ + 4H2O + 5Fe3+

A Yellow, Green

B Green, Orange

C Green, Yellow

D Yellow, Orange
Solution:

Fe2+ is green in color

Fe3+ is yellow in color
Q- The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation
number is
(a) CrO3 (b) Fe2O3
(c) MnO2 (d) V2O5
(e) Cu2O

A (a) > (d) > (c) > (b) > (e)

B (d) > (a) > (b) > (c) > (e)

C (a) > (c) > (d) > (b) > (e)

D (c) > (a) > (d) > (e) > (b)

Q- The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation
number is
(a) CrO3 (b) Fe2O3
(c) MnO2 (d) V2O5
(e) Cu2O

A (a) > (d) > (c) > (b) > (e)

B (d) > (a) > (b) > (c) > (e)

C (a) > (c) > (d) > (b) > (e)

D (c) > (a) > (d) > (e) > (b)

Solution:
Q- Given below are two statements :
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 correct but statement II is incorrect

C Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Q- Given below are two statements :
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 correct but statement II is incorrect

C Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

D Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

Solution:
Q- Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R:
Assertion 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

B A is true but R is false

C Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

D Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Q- Given below are two statement : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R:
Assertion 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

B A is true but R is false

C Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

D Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Solution:

Size of Bk3+ is 98 pm
Size of Np3+ is 101 pm
So size of Np3+ is more than Bk3+ ion.
There is a gradual decrease in the size of M3+ ions across the series. This may be
referred to as the actinoid contraction.
P-block elements
Which of the following statement is correct about diborane

Bond length (terminal B-H)>Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

A

Bond length (terminal B-H)<Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

B

C Bond length (terminal B-H)=Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

D None of these
Which of the following statement is correct about diborane

A Bond length (terminal B-H)>Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

B Bond length (terminal B-H)<Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

C Bond length (terminal B-H)=Bond length (Bridge H-B-H)

D None of these
All the members of group 14 when heated in oxygen forms oxides.
Which of the following is the correct trend of oxides ?

A CO2, SiO2 and GeO2 are acidic whereas SnO2

and PbO2 are amphoteric in nature.

B CO is acidic whereas SnO and PbO are

amphoteric.

C SnO2 and SiO2 are acidic

D None of these
All the members of group 14 when heated in oxygen forms oxides.
Which of the following is the correct trend of oxides ?

A CO2, SiO2 and GeO2 are acidic whereas SnO2

and PbO2 are amphoteric in nature.

B CO is acidic whereas SnO and PbO are

amphoteric.

C SnO2 and SiO2 are acidic

D None of these
Which of the following is correct related to allotrope of carbon.

A ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=0, ΔfHΘ(diamond)=1.90 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(C )=38.1 kJmol-1

60

B ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=0, ΔfHΘ(diamond)=38.1 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(C )=1.90 kJmol-1

60

C ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=1.90 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(diamond)=0, ΔfHΘ(C )=38.1 kJmol-1

60

D None of these
Which of the following is correct related to allotrope of carbon.

A ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=0, ΔfHΘ(diamond)=1.90 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(C )=38.1 kJmol-1

60

B ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=0, ΔfHΘ(diamond)=38.1 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(C )=1.90 kJmol-1

60

C ΔfHΘ(Graphite)=1.90 kJmol-1 , ΔfHΘ(diamond)=0, ΔfHΘ(C )=38.1 kJmol-1

60

D None of these
Nitrogen forms stable N2 molecule but phosphorus is converted to P4 from
P2 because

A pπ - pπ bonding is strong in phosphorus

B pπ - pπ bonding is weak in phosphorus

C Triple bond is present in phosphorus

D Single P - P bond is weaker than N - N

bond.
Nitrogen forms stable N2 molecule but phosphorus is converted to P4 from
P2 because

A pπ - pπ bonding is strong in phosphorus

B pπ - pπ bonding is weak in phosphorus

C Triple bond is present in phosphorus

D Single P - P bond is weaker than N - N

bond.
The property of halogens which is not correctly matched is

A F > Cl > Br > I (Ionisation

energy)

B F > Cl > Br > I

(Electronegativity)

C I > Br > Cl > F (Density)

D F > Cl > Br > I (Electron affinity)

The property of halogens which is not correctly matched is

A F > Cl > Br > I (Ionisation

energy)

B F > Cl > Br > I

(Electronegativity)

C I > Br > Cl > F (Density)

D F > Cl > Br > I (Electron affinity)

Among the given p-block elements which have highest boiling point ?

A Ga

B Tl

C In

D Pb
Among the given p-block elements which have highest boiling point ?

A Ga

B Tl

C In

D Pb
Group 13 element shows

A Only +1 oxidation state

B Only +3 oxidation state

C +1 and +3 oxidation state

D +1 , +2 and +3 oxidation state

Group 13 element shows

A Only +1 oxidation state

B Only +3 oxidation state

C +1 and +3 oxidation state

D +1 , +2 and +3 oxidation state

The C-C bond length in graphite and diamond are respectively

A 121.5 pm and 130 pm

B 141.5 pm and 154 pm

C 211.5 pm and 254 pm

D 101.5 pm and 104 pm

The C-C bond length in graphite and diamond are respectively

A 121.5 pm and 130 pm

B 141.5 pm and 154 pm

C 211.5 pm and 254 pm

D 101.5 pm and 104 pm

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Oxygen molecule is paramagnetic

A with two unpaired electrons.

Both sulphurous and sulphuric acid

B are dibasic in nature.

C Ozone can be easily detected by mercury

D None of these
Which of the following statements is not correct?

Oxygen molecule is paramagnetic

A with two unpaired electrons.

Both sulphurous and sulphuric acid

B are dibasic in nature.

C Ozone can be easily detected by mercury

D None of these
On addition of conc. H2SO4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes
are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out.
This is because:

A H2SO4 reduces HI to I2

B HI is of violet colour

C HI gets oxidised to I2

D HI changes to HIO3
On addition of conc. H2SO4 to a chloride salt, colourless fumes
are evolved but in case of iodide salt, violet fumes come out.
This is because:

A H2SO4 reduces HI to I2

B HI is of violet colour

C HI gets oxidised to I2

D HI changes to HIO3
Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to
iodine. Which of the halogen acids should have highest bond
dissociation enthalpy?

A HF

B HCl

C HBr

D HI
Affinity for hydrogen decreases in the group from fluorine to
iodine. Which of the halogen acids should have highest bond
dissociation enthalpy?

A HF

B HCl

C HBr

D HI
Solution:
Which of the following increasing order is not correct as mentioned in the
property with it?

A HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

(thermal stability)

B HClO4 < HClO3 < HClO2 < HClO

(oxidising power)

C F- < Cl-< Br- < I- (reducing nature)

D HIO4 < ICI < I2 < HI

(Oxidation
number of iodine)
Which of the following increasing order is not correct as mentioned in the
property with it?

A HClO < HClO2 < HClO3 < HClO4

(thermal stability)

B HClO4 < HClO3 < HClO2 < HClO

(oxidising power)

C F- < Cl-< Br- < I- (reducing nature)

D HIO4 < ICI < I2 < HI

(Oxidation
number of iodine)
In the preparation of HNO3, we get NO gas by catalytic
oxidation of ammonia. The moles of NO produced by the
oxidation of two moles of NH3 wiII be

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 6
In the preparation of HNO3, we get NO gas by catalytic
oxidation of ammonia. The moles of NO produced by the
oxidation of two moles of NH3 wiII be

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 6
Solution:
Which compound is prepared by the following reaction:

A XeF4

B XeF2

C XeF6

D None of these
Which compound is prepared by the following reaction:

A XeF4

B XeF2

C XeF6

D None of these
Which of the compound is formed in the following reactions?
Xe + F2 Ni vessel
–

(1 : 20 vol)

A XeF2

B XeF4

C XeF6

D XeO3
Which of the compound is formed in the following reactions?
Xe + F2 Ni vessel
–

(1 : 20 vol)

A XeF2

B XeF4

C XeF6

D XeO3
Solution:
Rhombic Sulphur transforms to monoclinic Sulphur when heated
above

A 369 K

B 350 K

C 450 K

D 569 K
Rhombic Sulphur transforms to monoclinic Sulphur when heated
above

A 369 K

B 350 K

C 450 K

D 569 K
SO2 reacts with Cl2 in the presence of charcoal catalyst to give

A SOCl2

B S2Cl2

C SO2Cl2

D S
SO2 reacts with Cl2 in the presence of charcoal catalyst to give

A SOCl2

B S2Cl2

C SO2Cl2

D S
Due to low volatility of sulphuric acid it can be used to
manufacture

A HF

B HCl

C HNO3

D All of these
Due to low volatility of sulphuric acid it can be used to
manufacture

A HF

B HCl

C HNO3

D All of these
Select the correct order against the indicated Property

A Boiling point: HF > HCl > HBr > HI

B Acidic nature: HF > HCl > HBr > HI

C Dissociation enthalpy: HF > HCl >

HBr>HI
D Melting point: HF > HCl > HBr > HI
Select the correct order against the indicated Property

A Boiling point: HF > HCl > HBr > HI

B Acidic nature: HF > HCl > HBr > HI

C Dissociation enthalpy: HF > HCl >

HBr>HI
D Melting point: HF > HCl > HBr > HI
I2O5 is uses in the estimation of

A CO2

B NO

C CO

D Xe
I2O5 is uses in the estimation of

A CO2

B NO

C CO

D Xe
Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens except

A I2

B F2

C Br2

D Cl2
Interhalogen compounds are more reactive than halogens except

A I2

B F2

C Br2

D Cl2
Which of the following is not obtain by the hydrolysis of XeF2?

A Xe

B HF

C XeO3

D O2
Which of the following is not obtain by the hydrolysis of XeF2?

A Xe

B HF

C XeO3

D O2
Select the incorrect statement among the following regarding
oxoacids of phosphorous

A H4P2O5 contains one P-P bond

B H4P2O6 contains one P-P bond

C (HPO3)3 contains three P-O-P

bonds
D H3PO4 contains one P = O bond
Select the incorrect statement among the following regarding
oxoacids of phosphorous

A H4P2O5 contains one P-P bond

B H4P2O6 contains one P-P bond

C (HPO3)3 contains three P-O-P

bonds
D H3PO4 contains one P = O bond
Which of the following species is not obtained by the thermal
decomposition of ammonium dichromate?

A O2

B H2O

C Cr2O3

D N2
Which of the following species is not obtained by the thermal
decomposition of ammonium dichromate?

A O2

B H2O

C Cr2O3

D N2
The correct order against the indicated property is

A Melting point: SbH3 > AsH3 > PH3 > NH3

B Boiling point: SbH3 > NH3 > AsH3 > PH3

C Bond angle: PH3 > NH3 > SbH3 > AsH3

D Bond energy: NH3 > PH3 > SbH3 > AsH3

The correct order against the indicated property is

A Melting point: SbH3 > AsH3 > PH3 > NH3

B Boiling point: SbH3 > NH3 > AsH3 > PH3

C Bond angle: PH3 > NH3 > SbH3 > AsH3

D Bond energy: NH3 > PH3 > SbH3 > AsH3

Incorrect statement among the following is

Oxygen does not form dichlorides and

A
dibromides
Dimeric chloride of selenium undergoes
B disproportionation into selenium and
selenium tetrachloride

C SF6 is exceptionally stable due to steric

reasons
The stability of halides of 16th group
D
decreases as: F- > Br- > Cl- > I-
Incorrect statement among the following is

Oxygen does not form dichlorides and

A
dibromides
Dimeric chloride of selenium undergoes
B disproportionation into selenium and
selenium tetrachloride

C SF6 is exceptionally stable due to steric

reasons
The stability of halides of 16th group
D
decreases as: F- > Br- > Cl- > I-
Incorrect statement regarding ozone is

A Pure ozone is pale blue gas

B It is thermodynamically unstable
w.r.t oxygen
C It oxidises lead sulphide into lead
sulphite
D The oxygen-oxygen bond length in
the ozone molecule are identical
Incorrect statement regarding ozone is

A Pure ozone is pale blue gas

B It is thermodynamically unstable
w.r.t oxygen
C It oxidises lead sulphide into lead
sulphite
D The oxygen-oxygen bond length in
the ozone molecule are identical
Q- The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a

metalloid is

A Al

B Ga

C Se

D ln
Q- The metal that has very low melting point and its periodic position is closer to a

metalloid is

A Al

B Ga

C Se

D ln
Solution:

Among the given elements, Gallium has the lowest melting point, Gallium is also
close to a metalloid
Q- When borax is heated with CoO on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed

is largely due to

A B2O3

B Co(BO2)2

C CoB4O7

D Co[B4O5(OH)4]
Q- When borax is heated with CoO on a platinum loop, blue coloured bead formed

is largely due to

A B2O3

B Co(BO2)2

C CoB4O7

D Co[B4O5(OH)4]
Solution:
Q- Given below are two statements.
Statement I : The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble
in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II : Hydroxides of Be and Al dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and
aluminate ions.
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 Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Q- Given below are two statements.
Statement I : The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble
in organic solvents and act as Lewis bases.
Statement II : Hydroxides of Be and Al dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and
aluminate ions.
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 Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Solution:
Q- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Boric acid is a weak acid
Reason R: Boric acid is not able to release H+ ion on its own. It receives OH– ion from
water and releases H+ ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below.

A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of

A.

B Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct

explanation of A

C A is correct but R is not correct

D A is not correct but R is correct

Q- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Boric acid is a weak acid
Reason R: Boric acid is not able to release H+ ion on its own. It receives OH– ion from
water and releases H+ ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below.

A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of

A.

B Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct

explanation of A

C A is correct but R is not correct

D A is not correct but R is correct

Solution:
Hydrogen and s-block
What is the dihedral angle in “A” in solid phase?

A 90.2o

B 111o

C 111.5o

D 104o
What is the dihedral angle in “A” in solid phase?

A 90.2o

B 111o

C 111.5o

D 104o
Q- Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Both LiCl and MgCl2 are soluble in ethanol.
(2) The oxides Li2O and MgO combine with excess of oxygen to give superoxide.
(3) LiF is less soluble in water than other alkali metal fluorides.
(4) Li2O is more soluble in water than other alkali metal oxides.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A (A) and (C) only

B (A), (C) and (D) only

C (B) and (C) only

D (A) and (D) only

Q- Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Both LiCl and MgCl2 are soluble in ethanol.
(2) The oxides Li2O and MgO combine with excess of oxygen to give superoxide.
(3) LiF is less soluble in water than other alkali metal fluorides.
(4) Li2O is more soluble in water than other alkali metal oxides.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A (A) and (C) only

B (A), (C) and (D) only

C (B) and (C) only

D (A) and (D) only

Q- BeO reacts with HF in presence of ammonia to give [A] which on thermal

decomposition produces [B] and ammonium fluoride. Oxidation state of Be in [A]

is _______
Q- BeO reacts with HF in presence of ammonia to give [A] which on thermal

decomposition produces [B] and ammonium fluoride. Oxidation state of Be in [A]

is _______

Ans
2
Solution:
Q- Hydrogen has three isotopes (A), (B) and (C). If the number of neutron(s) in (A),
(B) and (C) respectively are (x), (y) and (z), the sum of (x), (y) and (z) is:

A 3

B 2

C 4

D 1
Q- Hydrogen has three isotopes (A), (B) and (C). If the number of neutron(s) in (A),
(B) and (C) respectively are (x), (y) and (z), the sum of (x), (y) and (z) is:

A 3

B 2

C 4

D 1
Solution:

Number of neutrons = Mass no. – atomic number.

Thus, number of neutrons in protium, deuterium and tritium is 0, 1, 2 respectively.
Q- The correct statements are:

(i) Saline hydrides produce H2 gas when reacted with H2O.

(ii) Reaction of LiH with Al2Cl6 leads to LiAlH4.

(iii) PH3 and CH4 are electron-rich and electron-precise hydrides, respectively.

(iv) HF and CH4 are called as molecular hydrides.

A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B (iii) and (iv) only

C (i), (iii) and (iv) only

D (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Q- The correct statements are:

(i) Saline hydrides produce H2 gas when reacted with H2O.

(ii) Reaction of LiH with Al2Cl6 leads to LiAlH4.

(iii) PH3 and CH4 are electron-rich and electron-precise hydrides, respectively.

(iv) HF and CH4 are called as molecular hydrides.

A (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

B (iii) and (iv) only

C (i), (iii) and (iv) only

D (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Solution:

(i) Saline hydrides react violently with water producing dihydrogen gas.
(ii) 8LiH + Al2Cl6 → 2LiAlH4 + 6LiCl
(iii) PH3 has lone pair of electrons on P thus electron-rich and CH4 is hydride of group-
14, thus electron-precise.
(iv) p-block elements F and C form molecular hydrides.
Q- Amongst baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda, carbonate anion is

present in

A Washing soda only

B Washing soda and caustic soda only

C Washing soda and baking soda only

D Baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda

Q- Amongst baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda, carbonate anion is

present in

A Washing soda only

B Washing soda and caustic soda only

C Washing soda and baking soda only

D Baking soda, caustic soda and washing soda

Q: Only one element of forms hydride.

A group 6

B group 7

C group 8

D group 9
Q: Only one element of forms hydride.

A group 6

B group 7

C group 8

D group 9
Q- Portland cement contains ‘X’ to enhance the setting time. What is ‘X’?

A CaSO4.½ H2O

B CaSO4.2H2O

CaSO4
C

D CaCO3
Q- Portland cement contains ‘X’ to enhance the setting time. What is ‘X’?

A CaSO4.½ H2O

B CaSO4.2H2O

CaSO4
C

D CaCO3
Solution:

Setting of cement: When mixed with water, the setting of cement takes place to give a
hard mass.
This is due to the hydration of the molecule of the constituents and their
rearrangement. The purpose of adding gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) is only to slow down
the process of setting of the cement so that it gets sufficiently hardened.
Q- At 298.2 K the relationship between enthalpy of bond dissociation (in kJ mol –1)

for hydrogen (EH) and its isotope, deuterium (ED), is best described by

A EH ≃ ED - 7.5

B EH = 2ED

C EH = ½ ED

D EH = ED
Q- At 298.2 K the relationship between enthalpy of bond dissociation (in kJ mol –1)

for hydrogen (EH) and its isotope, deuterium (ED), is best described by

A EH ≃ ED - 7.5

B EH = 2ED

C EH = ½ ED

D EH = ED
Solution:

Enthalpy of bond dissociation (kJ mol–1) of hydrogen = 435.88

Enthalpy of bond dissociation (kJ mol–1) of deuterium = 443.35
EH = ED – 7.47
Q- Water does not produce CO on reacting with:

A C

B CH4

C CO2

D C3H8
Q- Water does not produce CO on reacting with:

A C

B CH4

C CO2

D C3H8
Solution:
Q- On reaction with stronger oxidizing agent like KIO4, hydrogen peroxide oxidizes

with the evolution of O2. The oxidation number of I in KIO4 changes to____.
Q- On reaction with stronger oxidizing agent like KIO4, hydrogen peroxide oxidizes

with the evolution of O2. The oxidation number of I in KIO4 changes to____.

Ans 5
Solution:
Q- Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of H2O2?

A Urea

B Formaldehyde

C Formic acid

D Ethanol
Q- Which of the following can be used to prevent the decomposition of H2O2?

A Urea

B Formaldehyde

C Formic acid

D Ethanol
Solution:

Urea is used as a stabilizer for the storage of H2O2.

Q- The correct order of density is

A Be > Mg > Ca > Sr

B Sr > Ca > Mg > Be

C Sr > Be > Mg > Ca

D Be > Sr > Mg > Ca

Q- The correct order of density is

A Be > Mg > Ca > Sr

B Sr > Ca > Mg > Be

C Sr > Be > Mg > Ca

D Be > Sr > Mg > Ca

Solution:

Density of Sr = 2.63 g/cm3

Density of Be = 1.84 g/cm3
Density of Mg = 1.74 g/cm3
Density of Ca = 1.55 g/cm3
Q- Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals.

A Li < K < Na < Rb < Cs

B Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

C Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li

D Li < Na < K < Cs < Rb

Q- Choose the correct order of density of the alkali metals.

A Li < K < Na < Rb < Cs

B Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs

C Cs < Rb < K < Na < Li

D Li < Na < K < Cs < Rb

Solution:
Periodic Properties
 Comparing the radius vs atomic number, curve of Alkali metals
and halogens we can conclude that
(Give your Answer with respect to the following graph)

A I -Alkali metals, II - Halogens

r

B I - Halogens, II -alkali metals

Z
(I) (II) C II - for both the graphs

D I- for both the graphs

 Comparing the radius vs atomic number, curve of Alkali metals
and halogens we can conclude that
(Give your Answer with respect to the following graph)

A I -Alkali metals, II - Halogens

r

B I - Halogens, II -alkali metals

Z
(I) (II) C II - for both the graphs

D I- for both the graphs

Solution:
Q- The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is

D
Q- The process that is NOT endothermic in nature is

D
Solution:

Ar(g) + e– → Ar–(g) (Endothermic)

H(g) + e– → H– (g) (exothermic)
Na(g) → Na+(g) + e– (endothermic)
O–(g) + e– → O2–(g) (endothermic)
Three elements X, Y and Z form a Dobereiner triad. The ratio of
the atomic weight of X to that of Z is 7: 25. If the sum of the
atomic weights of X and Z is 160, find the atomic weights of X, Y
and Z.

A X → 35, Y → 80, Z → 125

B X → 125, Y → 80, Z → 35

C X → 80, Y → 35, Z → 125

D
X → 80, Y → 125, Z → 35
Three elements X, Y and Z form a Dobereiner triad. The ratio of
the atomic weight of X to that of Z is 7: 25. If the sum of the
atomic weights of X and Z is 160, find the atomic weights of X, Y
and Z.

A X → 35, Y → 80, Z → 125

B X → 125, Y → 80, Z → 35

C X → 80, Y → 35, Z → 125

D
X → 80, Y → 125, Z → 35
Solution:
The correct order of the ionic radii of O2-, N3-, F-, Mg2+, Na+ and
Al3+ is:

A N3- < O2- < F- < Na+ < Mg2+ < Al3+

B Al3+ < Na+ < Mg2+ < O2- < F- < N3-

C Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F- < O2- < N3-

D N3- < F- < O2- < Mg2+ < Na+ < Al3+
The correct order of the ionic radii of O2-, N3-, F-, Mg2+, Na+ and
Al3+ is:

A N3- < O2- < F- < Na+ < Mg2+ < Al3+

B Al3+ < Na+ < Mg2+ < O2- < F- < N3-

C Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F- < O2- < N3-

D N3- < F- < O2- < Mg2+ < Na+ < Al3+
Solution:

All are isoelectronic species, so more is the Zeff less will be the ionic size.
∴ Correct order of ionic radii is
Al3+ < Mg2+ < Na+ < F- < O2- < N3-
Q- The first ionization enthalpy of Na, Mg and Si, respectively, are : 496, 737 and

786 kJ mol–1. The first ionization enthalpy (kJ mol–1) of Al is:

A 487

B 768

C 577

D 856
Q- The first ionization enthalpy of Na, Mg and Si, respectively, are : 496, 737 and

786 kJ mol–1. The first ionization enthalpy (kJ mol–1) of Al is:

A 487

B 768

C 577

D 856
Solution:

The first ionisation enthalpy of Al would be more than that of (sodium) Na but less
than that of (silicon) Si and (magnesium) Mg.
Thus first ionisation enthalpy of Al would be 577 kJ/mole.
Q- The correct decreasing order for metallic character is

A Na > Mg > Be > Si > P

B P > Si > Be > Mg > Na

C Si > P > Be > Na > Mg

D Be > Na > Mg > Si > P

Q- The correct decreasing order for metallic character is

A Na > Mg > Be > Si > P

B P > Si > Be > Mg > Na

C Si > P > Be > Na > Mg

D Be > Na > Mg > Si > P

Solution:

Metallic character increases top to bottom in group and decreases left to right in a
period.
Mg is from second group it will be less metallic than Na. Be comes above Mg hence
less metallic than Mg. Si is more metallic than phosphorous.
Q- In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent
elements are nearly the same or identical?
(A) Rb and Cs
(B) Na and K
(C) Ar and Kr
(D) I and At
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A (A) and (B) only

B (B) and (C) only

C (A) and (C) only

D (C) and (D) only

Q- In which of the following pairs, electron gain enthalpies of constituent
elements are nearly the same or identical?
(A) Rb and Cs
(B) Na and K
(C) Ar and Kr
(D) I and At
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A (A) and (B) only

B (B) and (C) only

C (A) and (C) only

D (C) and (D) only

Solution:

Element Electron gain enthalpy (kJ mol–1)

Rb –47
Cs –46
Electron gain enthalpy of noble gases is almost zero.
Hence the correct option is (C).
Q- Outermost electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C, D are given below

(A) 3s2 (B) 3s23p1

(C) 3s23p3 (D) 3s23p4

The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is

A (A) < (B) < (C) < (D)

B (B) < (A) < (D) < (C)

C (B) < (D) < (A) < (C)

D (B) < (A) < (C) < (D)

Q- Outermost electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C, D are given below

(A) 3s2 (B) 3s23p1

(C) 3s23p3 (D) 3s23p4

The correct order of first ionization enthalpy for them is

A (A) < (B) < (C) < (D)

B (B) < (A) < (D) < (C)

C (B) < (D) < (A) < (C)

D (B) < (A) < (C) < (D)

Solution:

Orbitals with fully filled and half-filled electronic configuration are stable, and require
more energy for ionization
Elements with greater electronegativity require more energy for ionisation
Hence the correct order is C > D > A > B
Q- The incorrect statement is

A The first ionization enthalpy of K is less than that of Na and

Li.

B Xe does not have the lowest first ionization enthalpy in its

group.

The first ionization enthalpy of element with atomic

C number 37 is lower than that of the element with atomic
number 38.

D The first ionization enthalpy of Ga is higher than that of the

d-block element with atomic number 30.
Q- The incorrect statement is

A The first ionization enthalpy of K is less than that of Na and

Li.

B Xe does not have the lowest first ionization enthalpy in its

group.

The first ionization enthalpy of element with atomic

C number 37 is lower than that of the element with atomic
number 38.

D The first ionization enthalpy of Ga is higher than that of the

d-block element with atomic number 30.
Solution:

On moving down in a group ionisation energy decrease

∴ 1st ionisation enthalpy order is Li > Na > K
Zn has more ionisation energy as compared to Ga because of their pseudo inert gas
configuration.
Q- The first ionization enthalpies of Be, B, N and O follow the order

A O < N < B < Be

B Be < B < N < O

C B < Be < N < O

D B < Be < O < N

Q- The first ionization enthalpies of Be, B, N and O follow the order

A O < N < B < Be

B Be < B < N < O

C B < Be < N < O

D B < Be < O < N

Solution:

The first ionisation energy increase from left to right along 2nd period with the
following exceptions
IE1 : Be > B and N > O
This is due to stable configuration of Be in comparison to B and that of N in
comparison to O.
Hence the correct order is N > O > Be > B
Q- The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn]

5f146d17s2 is

A Unnilbium

B Unnilunium

C Unnilquadium

D Unniltrium
Q- The IUPAC nomenclature of an element with electronic configuration [Rn]

5f146d17s2 is

A Unnilbium

B Unnilunium

C Unnilquadium

D Unniltrium
Solution:

The element with electronic configuration [Rn]

5f146d17s2 has atomic number → 103
∴Its IUPAC name is : Unniltrium
Q- In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in
the periodic table, respectively, are :

A atomic radius and electronegativity

B electronegativity and atomic radius

C electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity

D electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy

Q- In general, the properties that decrease and increase down a group in
the periodic table, respectively, are :

A atomic radius and electronegativity

B electronegativity and atomic radius

C electron gain enthalpy and electronegativity

D electronegativity and electron gain enthalpy

Solution:

Down the group electronegativity decreases and atomic radius increases

Which of the following pair of atomic numbers represents s-
block element?

A 7, 15

B 6, 12

C 9, 17

D 3, 20
Which of the following pair of atomic numbers represents s-
block element?

A 7, 15

B 6, 12

C 9, 17

D 3, 20
Solution:

Z = 3 : 1s2 2s1;
Z = 20 : [Ar]4s2
Q- Given two statements below:
Statement I : In Cl2 molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of
chlorine.
Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic
radius.
Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below:

A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

C Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Q- Given two statements below:
Statement I : In Cl2 molecule the covalent radius is double of the atomic radius of
chlorine.
Statement II : Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic
radius.
Choose the most appropriate answer from options given below:

A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

B Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

C Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

D Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Solution:

• Covalent radius is not double of atomic radius.

• Radius of anionic species is always greater than their parent atomic radius as
nuclear charge decreases in anionic counterpart.
Mix Solving
Q- Given below are the oxides

Na2O, As2O3, N2O, NO and Cl2O7

Number of amphoteric oxides is:

A 0

B 1

C 2

D 3
Q- Given below are the oxides

Na2O, As2O3, N2O, NO and Cl2O7

Number of amphoteric oxides is:

A 0

B 1

C 2

D 3
Solution:

Oxides
Na2O → Basic
As2O3 → Amphoteric
N2O → Neutral
NO → Neutral
Cl2O7 → Acidic
Hence, only one amphoteric oxide is present.
Q- Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2?
[M is lanthanoid metal]

A Nd

B Pr

C Dy

D Yb
Q- Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form MO2?
[M is lanthanoid metal]

A Nd

B Pr

C Dy

D Yb
Solution:

Nd (60) = 4f4 6s2

Pr (59) = 4f3 6s2
Dy (66) = 4f10 6s2
Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2
Yb+2 has fully-filled 4f orbital, it will require very large amount of energy to reach +4
oxidation state.
Mischmetal contains

A Actinoids (≃ 90%) and iron (≃ 10%)

B Lanthanoids (≃ 95%) and iron (≃ 5%)

C Lanthanoids (≃ 90%) and calcium (≃ 10%)

D Actinoids (≃ 95%) and calcium (≃ 5%)

Mischmetal contains

A Actinoids (≃ 90%) and iron (≃ 10%)

B Lanthanoids (≃ 95%) and iron (≃ 5%)

C Lanthanoids (≃ 90%) and calcium (≃ 10%)

D Actinoids (≃ 95%) and calcium (≃ 5%)

Which of the following group elements are called coinage metals?

A Group-10

B Group-12

C Group-11

D Group-9
Which of the following group elements are called coinage metals?

A Group-10

B Group-12

C Group-11

D Group-9
Which property of hydrogen is shown by the following
reactions?

(i) Fe3O4 + 4H2 → 3Fe + 4H2O

ZnO
(ii) CO + H2 Cr2O3 CH3OH

A Reducing character

B Oxidising character

C Combustibility

D High reactivity
Which property of hydrogen is shown by the following
reactions?

(i) Fe3O4 + 4H2 → 3Fe + 4H2O

ZnO
(ii) CO + H2 Cr2O3 CH3OH

A Reducing character

B Oxidising character

C Combustibility

D High reactivity
Solution :
The polarizing power of magnesium is nearly same as

A Lithium

B Sodium

C Potassium

D Cesium
The polarizing power of magnesium is nearly same as

A Lithium

B Sodium

C Potassium

D Cesium
Solution :

Lithium and magnesium has similar size of their atoms and

ions, comparable atomic radii and electronegativities, due to
this the polarizing power of magnesium is nearly same as
lithium
Consider the following standard electrode potentials (E in
volts) in aqueous solution :
Elements M3+/M
M+/M
Al -1.66
+0.55
TI +1.26
-0.34
Based on these data, which of the following statement is
correct ?
A TI+ is more stable than Al3+

B Al+ is more stable than Al3+

C Tl+ is more stable than Al+

D Tl3+ is more stable than Al3+

Consider the following standard electrode potentials (E in
volts) in aqueous solution :
Elements M3+/M
M+/M
Al -1.66
+0.55
TI +1.26
-0.34
Based on these data, which of the following statement is
correct ?
A TI+ is more stable than Al3+

B Al+ is more stable than Al3+

C Tl+ is more stable than Al+

D Tl3+ is more stable than Al3+

Solution :

Tl+ is more stable then Al+ due to inert pair effect.

Q- Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The first ionization enthalpy for oxygen is lower than that of nitrogen.
Reason R: The four electrons in 2p orbitals of oxygen experience more electron-
electron repulsion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below.

A Both A and R are correct and Rj is the correct explanation of

A

B Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct

explanation of A

C A is correct but R is not correct

D A is not correct but R is correct

Q- Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The first ionization enthalpy for oxygen is lower than that of nitrogen.
Reason R: The four electrons in 2p orbitals of oxygen experience more electron-
electron repulsion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options
given below.

A Both A and R are correct and Rj is the correct explanation of

A

B Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct

explanation of A

C A is correct but R is not correct

D A is not correct but R is correct

Solution:

Nitrogen has half filled p-orbitals which is stable. Due to this it’s 1st ionization energy
is more than oxygen.
Boron cannot form which one of the following anions

A BF63-

B BH4-

C B (OH)4-

D BO2-
Boron cannot form which one of the following anions

A BF63-

B BH4-

C B (OH)4-

D BO2-
Lithium aluminium hydride reacts with silicon tetrachloride to
form :

A LiCl, AlH3 and SiH4

B LiCl, AlCl3 and SiH4

C LiH, AlCl3 and SiCl2

D LiH, AlH3 and SiH4

Lithium aluminium hydride reacts with silicon tetrachloride to
form :

A LiCl, AlH3 and SiH4

B LiCl, AlCl3 and SiH4

C LiH, AlCl3 and SiCl2

D LiH, AlH3 and SiH4

Solution :

LiAlH4 + SiCl4 ⟶ LiCl + AlCl3 + SiH4

An oxide X in its normal form is almost non-reactive due to
very high X - O bond enthalpy. It resists the attack by
halogens, hydrogen and most of acids and metals even at
elevated temperatures. It is only attacked by HF and NaOH.
The oxide X is

A SiO2

B CO2

C SnO2

D PbO2
An oxide X in its normal form is almost non-reactive due to
very high X - O bond enthalpy. It resists the attack by
halogens, hydrogen and most of acids and metals even at
elevated temperatures. It is only attacked by HF and NaOH.
The oxide X is

A SiO2

B CO2

C SnO2

D PbO2
Elements of group 15 form compounds in +5 oxidation state.
However, bismuth forms only one well characterized
compound in +5 oxidation state. The compound is.

A Bi2O5

B BiF5

C BiCl5

D Bi2S5
Elements of group 15 form compounds in +5 oxidation state.
However, bismuth forms only one well characterized
compound in +5 oxidation state. The compound is.

A Bi2O5

B BiF5

C BiCl5

D Bi2S5
Solution :

Bismuth commonly shows +3 oxidation state instead of +5

oxidation state due to inert pair effect. But Bi forms BiF5
compound due to high electronegativity and small size of
fluorine atom.
Which of the following statements is wrong?

The stability of hydrides increases from NH3

A to BiH3 in group 15 of the Periodic Table

B Nitrogen can’t form d𝜋-p𝜋 bond.

Single N─N bond is weaker than the

C
single P─P bond.

D N2O4 has two resonance structure

Which of the following statements is wrong?

The stability of hydrides increases from NH3

A to BiH3 in group 15 of the Periodic Table

B Nitrogen can’t form d𝜋-p𝜋 bond.

Single N─N bond is weaker than the

C
single P─P bond.

D N2O4 has two resonance structure

Q- Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with
diamagnetic nature?
(Given Z for Nd = 60. Yb = 70. La = 57. Ce = 58)

A Nd

B Yb

C La

D Ce
Q- Which one of the following lanthanides exhibits +2 oxidation state with
diamagnetic nature?
(Given Z for Nd = 60. Yb = 70. La = 57. Ce = 58)

A Nd

B Yb

C La

D Ce
Solution:

Yb (70) = 4f14 6s2

Yb+2 = 4f14 6s0
∵ All the electrons are paired hence Yb+2 is diamagnetic
Q- s-block element which cannot be qualitatively confirmed by the flame test is

A Li

B Na

C Rb

D Be
Q- s-block element which cannot be qualitatively confirmed by the flame test is

A Li

B Na

C Rb

D Be
The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P─P
bonds in P4 is

A 25

B 33

C 50

D 75
The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P─P
bonds in P4 is

A 25

B 33

C 50

D 75
Solution :

P4, hybridisation of P = sp3

∴ p character = 75%
In which of the following reactions O2 is not formed as one of
the product?

B SnCl2 + HCl + O3 ➝

C FeSO4 + H2SO4 + O3 ➝

D PbS + O3 ➝
In which of the following reactions O2 is not formed as one of
the product?

B SnCl2 + HCl + O3 ➝

C FeSO4 + H2SO4 + O3 ➝

D PbS + O3 ➝
Solution :

3SnCl2 + 6HCl + O3 ➝ 3SnCl4 + 3H2O

Identify the incorrect statement:

A S2 is paramagnetic like oxygen

B Rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S8 molecules

C S8 ring has a crown shape

D The S-S-S bond angles in the S8 and S6 rings are the same.
Identify the incorrect statement:

A S2 is paramagnetic like oxygen

B Rhombic and monoclinic sulphur have S8 molecules

C S8 ring has a crown shape

D The S-S-S bond angles in the S8 and S6 rings are the same.
The value of the 'spin only' magnetic moment for one of the
following configurations is 2.84 BM. The correct one is

A d5 (in strong ligand field)

B d3 (in weak as well as in

strong fields)
C d4 (in weak ligand fields)

D d4 (in strong ligand fields)

The value of the 'spin only' magnetic moment for one of the
following configurations is 2.84 BM. The correct one is

A d5 (in strong ligand field)

B d3 (in weak as well as in

strong fields)
C d4 (in weak ligand fields)

D d4 (in strong ligand fields)

Solution :
When a small amount of KMnO4 is added to concentrated
H2SO4, a green oily compound is obtained which is highly
explosive in nature. Compound may be :

A MnSO4

B Mn2O7

C MnO2

D Mn2O3
When a small amount of KMnO4 is added to concentrated
H2SO4, a green oily compound is obtained which is highly
explosive in nature. Compound may be :

A MnSO4

B Mn2O7

C MnO2

D Mn2O3
Solution :
The number of unpaired electrons in Gadolinium [Z = 64] is

A 3

B 8

C 6

D 2
The number of unpaired electrons in Gadolinium [Z = 64] is

A 3

B 8

C 6

D 2
Solution :
Q- In which of the following pairs, the outer most electronic configuration will be
the same?

A Ni2+ and Cu+

B Fe2+ and Co+

C Cr+ and Mn2+

D V2+ and Cr+

Q- In which of the following pairs, the outer most electronic configuration will be
the same?

A Ni2+ and Cu+

B Fe2+ and Co+

C Cr+ and Mn2+

D V2+ and Cr+

Solution:
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