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OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
of d and f-Block Elements
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. The transition elements have a general electronic configuration:
(A) ns2 np6 nd1–10 (B) (n–1) d1–10 ns1–2 np0–6
(C) (n–1) d1–10 ns1–2 (D) None
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,A-1,C

2. The atomic volumes of the transition elements are low compared with elements in neighboring group 1 and
2 because:
(A) the nuclear charge is poorly screened and so attracts all the electrons more strongly
(B) the extra electrons added occupy inner orbitals
(C) both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,A-2,C

3. The wrong statement regarding transition metals among the following:

(A) 4s electrons penetrate towards the nucleus more than 3d electrons
(B) atomic radii of transition metals increase rapidly with increase in atomic number because of poor
shielding of nuclear attraction by (n–1)d electrons.
(C) second and third transition series elements have nearly the same size
(D) their densities are higher and densities of the 5d series elements are higher than those of 4d series
elements.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,A-3,B

4. The melting point of Zn is lower as compared to those of the other elements of 3d series because:
(A) the d-orbitals are completely filled (B) the d-orbitals are partially filled
(C) d-electrons do not participate in metallic bonding
(D) size of Zn atom is smaller
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,A-4,AC

5. First IE of 5d series elements are higher than those of 3d and 4d series elements. This is due to
(A) bigger size of atoms of 5d-series elements than 3d-series elements
(B) greater effective nuclear charge is experienced by valence electrons because of the weak shielding of
the nucleus by 4f-electrons in 5d series.
(C) both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,B-1,B

6. Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) The lesser number of oxidation states in 3d-series in the beginning of the series is due to the presence
of too few electrons to loose or share
(B) The lesser number of oxidation states in 3d-series towards the end of the series is due to the presence
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of too many electrons and thus fewer empty orbitals to share electrons with the ligands
(C) both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,B-2,C
–1
7. Ionisation energies of Ni and Pt in kJ mol are given below.
(IE)1  (IE)2 (IE)3  (IE)4
     
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) both (A) and (B) (D) none is correct.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,34,B-3,C

8. Maximum oxidation sate is shown by-

(A) Os (B) Mn (C) Cr (D) Co
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,B-4,A

9. The less stable oxidation states of Cr are

(A) Cr2+ (B) Cr3+ (C) Cr4+ (D) Cr6+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,B-5,ACD

10. Which of the following statement is false?

(A) Of the d4 species, manganese (III) is strongly reducing while Cr2+ is strongly oxidising
(B) Cobalt(II) is stable in aqueous solution but in the presence of complexing reagents it is easily oxidised
(C) The d1 configuration is very unstable in ions.
(D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,C-1,A

11. Which of the following statements are correct?

(A) Transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies of atomization as they have stronger interatomic interaction
(B) IE2 of 23V < 24Cr > 25Mn and 28Ni < 29Cu > 30Zn
(C) Ni(II) is stable in aqueous solution but in the presence of complexing reagents it is easily oxidised
(D) The elements which gives the greatest number of oxidation states does not occur in or near the
middle of the series.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,C-2,ABC

12. The correct ground state electronic configuration of chromium atom (Z=24) is
(A) [Ar] 4d5 4s1 (B) [Ar] 3d4 4s2 (C) [Ar] 3d6 4s0 (D) [Ar] 3d5 4s1.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,1,D

13. Transition metals

(A) exhibit only diamagnetism (B) undergo inert pair effect
(C) do not form alloys (D) show variable oxidation states
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,2,D

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14. The radii (metallic) of Fe, Co and Ni are nearly same. This due to
(A) lanthanide contraction
(B) the fact that successive addition of d-electrons screen the outer electrons (4s) from the inward pull of
the nucleus.
(C) increase in radii due to increase in ‘n’ is compensated by decrease in radii due to increase in effective
nuclear charge (Z)
(D) atomic radii do not ramain constant but decrease in a normal gradation.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,3,B

15. Atoms of the transition elements are smaller than those of the s-block elements, because-
(A) there is increase in the nuclear charge along the period
(B) orbital electrons are added to the penultimate d-subshell rather than to the outer shell of the atom
(C) the shielding effect of d-electrons is small (D) All of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,4,D

16. Which of the following factor many be regarded as the main cuase of Lanthanide contraction?
(A) Poor shielding of 4f-electrons in compare to other electrons in the sub-shell
(B) Effective shielding of one of the 4f-electrons by another in the sub-shell
(C) Poor shielding of 5d electron by 4f-electrons
(D) Greater shielding of 5d- electron by 4f-electron.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,5,A

17. Which of the following transition metal ions has the lowest density?
(A) Copper (B) Nickel (C) Scandium (D) Zinc.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,39,6,C
2+
18. Standard reduction electrode potential of Zn /Zn is –0.76V. This means:
(A) ZnO is reduced to Zn by H2
(B) Zn can’t liberates H2 with concentrated acids
(C) Zn is generally the anode in an electrochemical cell
(D) Zn is generally the cathode in an electrochemical cell
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,12,C

19. E values for the couples Cr3+/Cr2+ and Mn3+/Mn2+ are –0.41 and +1.51 volts respectively. Considering
these values select the correct option from the following statements.
(A) Cr2+ acts as a reducing agent and Mn3+ acts as an oxidising agent in their aqueous solutions.
(B) Cr2+ (aq) is more stable than Cr3+ (aq).
(C) Mn3+ (aq.) is more stable than Mn2+ (aq).
(D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,13,A

20. Which of the following does not belong to 3d series of transition elements?
(A) Titanium (B) Iron (C) Palladium (D) Vanadium
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58,1,C

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21. For the process Cu(g)  Cu  (g)  e , the electron si to be removed from
(A) 3d sub-shell (B) 4s sub-shell (C) 3p sub-shell (D) any of the above.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58,2,B

22. In general, the melting and boiling points of transition metals-

(A) increase gradually across the period from left to right
(B) decrease gradually across the period from left to right
(C) first increase till the middle of the period and then decrease towards the end
(D) first decrease regularly till the middle of the period and then increase towards the end.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58,3,C

23. Which of the following is the most suitable description of transition elements?
(A) low melting points (B) No catalytic activity
(C) show variable oxidation state (D) exhibit inert pair effect
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58, 4,C

24. The highest oxidation state is exhibited by the transition metals with configuration
(A) (n–1)d3ns2 (B) (n–1)d5ns1 (C) (n–1)d5ns2 (D) (n–1)d8ns2
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58, 11, C

25. In general, the transition elements exhibit their highest oxidation states in their compounds with elements
like
(A) C (B) S (C) S and P (D) F and O.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58, 12,D

26. Within each transition series, the oxidation states-

(A) Regularly decrease from left to right
(B) First increase upto middle of the series then decrease
(C) First decrease upto middle and then icrease
(D) None of these
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,58, 13,B

27. The maximum oxidation state shown by V(Z = 23), Cr(Z=24), Co(Z=27), Sc(Z=21) are respectively
(A) +5, +6, +3, +3 (B) +3, +4, +5, +2 (C) +5, +3, +2, +1 (D) +4 in each case.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,59, 14,A

28. Among the following series of transition metal ions, the one where all metal ions have 3d2 electronic
configuration is:
(A) Ti3+, V2+, Cr3+, Mn4+ (B) Ti+, V4+, Cr6+, Mn7+
(C) Ti2+, V3+, Cr2+, Mn3+ (D) Ti2+, V3+, Cr4+, Mn5+.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,59, 19, D

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OBJECTIVE PROBLEMS (DPP-2)

1. Which of the following has the maximum number of unpaired d-electron?

(A) Zn2+ (B) Fe2+ (C) Ni2+ (D) Cu2+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-1,B
2. The highest magnetic moment is shown by the transition metal ion with the outermost electronic
configuration is
(A) 3d5 (B) 3d2 (C) 3d7 (D) 3d9
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-2,A

3. A metal ion from the first transition series has a magnetic moment (calculated) of 3.87 B.M. How many
unpaired electrons are expected to be present in the ion?
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-3,C
2+ 2+ 2+
4. Magnetic moment of Cr (Z = 24), Mn (Z = 25) and Fe (Z = 26) are x, y, z. They are in order-
(A) x < y < z (B) x > y > z (C) z < x = y (D) x = z < y
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-4,D

5. The magnetic moment of 25Mn in ionic state is 15B.M, then Mn is in

(A) +2 state (B) +3 state (C) +4 state (D) +5 state.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-5,C

6. Whihc of the following group of ions is paramagnetic in nature

(A) Cu+, Zn2+, Sc3+ (B) Mn2+, Fe3+, Ni2+
(C) Cr2+, Mn3+, Sc3+ (D) Cu2+, Ni2+, Ti4+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-6,B

7. The colour of transition metal ions is attributed to

(A) exceptionally small size of cations (B) absorption of ultraviolet rays
(C) incomplete (n–1) d-subshell (D) absorption of infrared radiations.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-7,C

8. Which one of the ionic species will impart colour to an aqueous solution?
(A) Ti4+ (B) Cu+ (C) Zn2+ (D) Cr3+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-8,D

9. MnO4¯ is of intense pink colour, though Mn is in (+7) oxidation state. It is due to-
(A) oxygen gives colour to it
(B) charge transfer when Mn gives its electron to oxygen
(C) charge transfer when oxygen gives its electron to Mn making it Mn(+VI) hence coloured
(D) none is correct
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-9,C

10. The yellow colour of chromates changes to orange on acidification due to formation of:
(A) Cr3+ (B) Cr2O3 (C) Cr2O72+ (D) CrO4¯
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,35,D-10,C

11. CuSO4.5H2O is blue in colour because

(A) It contains water of crystallization (B) SO42– ions absorb red light
(C) Cu2+ ions absorb red light
(D) Cu2+ ions absorb all colours except red from the white light.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,D-11,C
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12. Which of the following ions give(s) coloured aqueous solution?
(A) Ni2+ (B) Fe2+ (C) Cu2+ (D) Cu+.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,D-12,ABC

13. The catalytic activity of the transition metals and their compounds is ascribed to
(A) their chemical reactivity (B) their magnetic behaviour
(C) their filled d-orbitals
(D) their ability to adopt multiple oxidation state and their complexing ability
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,E-1,D

14. Cementite is
(A) interstitial compound of iron and carbon (B) an alloy of Fe and Cr
(C) a compound resembling cement (D) an ore of iron
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,E-2,A

15. Which forms interstitial compounds?

(A) Fe (B) Co (C) Ni (D) All
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,E-3,D

16. Which of the following statement is/are correct?

(A) transition metals and their many compounds act as good catalyst
(B) The enthalpies of atomisation of the transition metals are high
(C) The transition metals generally from interstitial compounds with small atoms like C, B, H etc
(D) All transition metal compounds are not paramagnetic
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,E-4,ABCD

17. KMnO4 is the oxo salt of

(A) MnO2 (B) Mn2O7 (C) MnO3 (D) Mn2O3
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-1,D

18. When K4[Fe(CN)6] is added to FeCl3, the complex compound formed is

(A) Fe3[Fe(CN)6]4 (B) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 (C) K2Fe[Fe(CN)6] (D) K2Fe3[Fe(CN)6]2.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-2,B

19. FeCl3.6H2O is actually

(A) [Fe(H2O)6]Cl3 (B) [Fe(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O
(C) [Fe(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O (D) [Fe(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-3,C

20. A compound is yellow when hot and white when cold. The compound is
(A) Al2O3 (B) PbO (C) CaO (D) ZnO
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-4,D

21. On heating ZnCl2.2H2O, the compound obtained is

(A) ZnCl2 (B) Zn(OH)Cl (C) Zn(OH)2 (D) Zn
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-5,B

22. When copper is placed in the atmosphere for sufficient time, a green crust is formed on its surface. The
composition of the green crust is
(A) Cu(OH)2 (B) CuO (C) CuCO3 (D) CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-6,D

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23. The solubility of silver bromide in hypo solution (excess) is due to the formation of
(A) Ag2SO3 (B) Ag2S2O3 (C) [Ag(S2O3)]¯ (D) [Ag(S2O3)2]3–
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-7,D

24. In dilute alkaline solution, MnO4¯ changes to

(A) MnO24- (B) MnO2 (C) Mn2O3 (D) MnO
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-8,B

25. Cl2 gas is obtained by various reactions but not by

(A) KMnO4 (s)  conc HCl 

(C) MnO2 (s)  conc HCl 
 C
 (B) KCl(s)  K 2 Cr2 O7 (s)conc H 2SO 4  
 (D) KCl(s)  F2 () 

Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,36,F-9,B

26. CuSO4 solution + lime is called

(A) Lucas reagent (B) Fenton’s reagent
(C) Fehling solution A (D) Bordeaux mixture
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-10,D

27. The developer used in photography is an alkaline solution of

(A) hydroquinone (B) glycerol (C) phenol (D) picric acid
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-11,A

28. When acidified solution of K2Cr2O7 is shaked with aqueous solution of FeSO4, then
(A) Cr2O72- ion is reduced to Cr3+ ions (B) Cr2O72- ion is converted to CrO42- ions
(C) Cr2O72- ion is reduced to Cr (D) Cr2O72- ion is converted to CrO3.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-12,C

29. FeCl3 dissolves in

(A) water (B) ether (C) ammonia (D) both (A) and (B)
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-13,D

30. Which of the following compounds is used as the starting material for the preparation of potassium
dichromate?
(A) K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3.24H2O (chrome alum) (B) PbCrO4 (chrome yellow)
(C) FeCr2O4 (chromite) (D) PbCrO4.PbO (chrome red)
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-14,C

31. CrO3 dissolves in aqueous NaOH to give-

(A) CrO24 (B) Cr(OH)3 (C) Cr2 O72 (D) Cr(OH)2.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-15,A

32. The final products obtained for the following reaction is

KMnO4(excess) + H2SO4 (concentrated and cold)  
(A) Mn2O7 (B) MnO (C) Mn3O4 (D) MnO3+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-16,A

33. When AgNO3(aq) reacts with excess of iodine, we get

(A) AgIO3 (B) HIO3 (C) AgO (D) HI
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-17,B

34. ZnO  CoO 
 X; Product ‘X’ colour is
(A) Green (B) Blue (C) Pink (D) Bluish green.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-18,A
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35. The compound that gets oxidised even on exposure to atmosphere is
(A) Co2(SO4)3 (B) NiSO4 (C) KMnO4 (D) FeSO4.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-19,D

36. Select correct statement(s)

(A) PH3 reduces AgNO3 to metallic Ag
(B) Organic tissues turn AgNO3 black by reducing it to Ag
(C) AgCN is soluble in KCN
(D) Zr and Ta have almost similar size due to lanthanide contraction.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,37,F-20,ABC

OBJECTIVE PROBLEMS (DPP-3)

1. Of the ions Zn2+, Ni2+ and Cr3+ (atomic number Zn= 30, Ni=28, Cr=24)
(A) only Zn2+ is colourless and Ni2+ and Cr3+ are coloured
(B) all three are colourless
(C) all three are coloured
(D) only Ni2+ is coloured and Zn2+ and Cr3+ are colourless
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,7,A

2. Among the following pairs of ions, the lower oxidation state in aqueous solution is more stable than the
other, in
(A) Zn2+, Zn3+ (B) Cu+, Cu2+ (C) Cr2+, Cr3+ (D) V2+, VO2+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,8,A

3. VO2 is an amphoteric oxide and in acidic medium it forms:

(A) VO2+ (B) VO2+ (C) V3+ (D) VO22+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,9,A

4. Match the compounds of column X with oxidation state of column Y.

Column X Column Y
I [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 5
II CrO5 4
III K3CrO8 6
IV (NH3)3CrO4 3
(A) I-3, II-6, III-5, IV-4 (B) I-3, II-4, III-5, IV-6
(C) I-4, II-5, III-6, IV-3 (D) I-6, II-5, III-4, IV-3
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,10,A

5. Which of the following transition element shows the highest oxidation state
(A) Mn (B) Fe (C) V (D) Cr
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,11,A

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6. Which one of the following shows highest magnetic moment?

(A) V3+ (B) Cr3+ (C) Fe3+ (D) Co3+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,14,C

7. Amongst the following the lowest degree of paramagnetism per mole of the compound at 298K will be
shown by
(A) MnSO4.4H2O (B) CuSO4.5H2O (C) FeSO4.6H2O (D) NiSO4.6H2O
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,15,B

8. Which one of the transition metal ions is coloured in aqueous solution?

(A) Cu+ (B) Zn2+ (C) Sc3+ (D) V4+
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,16,D

9. Compound that is both paramagnetic and coloured is

(A) K2Cr 2O 7 (B) (NH4)2[TiCl6] (C) VOSO4 (D) K3[Cu(CN)4]
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,17,C

10. Which of the following compounds is expected to be coloured?

(A) Ag2SO4 (B) CuF2 (C) MgF2 (D) CuCl
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,40,18,B

11. Most transition metals:

I form sets of compounds which display different oxidation states of the metal
II form coloured ions in solution
III burn vigorously in oxygen
IV form complex compound
of these-
(A) I, II, III are correct (B) II, III, IV are correct
(C) I, II are correct (D) all are correct
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,19,C

12. The aqueous solution of the following salts will be coloured in the case of
(A) Zn(NO3)2 (B) LiNO3 (C) Co(NO3)2 (D) Potash alum
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,20,C

13. Which one of the following characteristics of the transition metals is associated with their catalytic activity?
(A) Colour of hydrated ions (B) Variable oxidation state
(C) High enthalpy of atomization (D) Paramagnetic behaviour.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,21,B

14. German silver is an alloy of copper and

(A) Zn + Ni (B) Al + Ag (C) Zn + Ag (D) Sn + Zn
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,22,A

15. Ferric sulphate on heating gives

(A) SO2 and SO3 (B) SO2 only (C) SO3 only (D) S
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,23,C

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16. Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by-

(A) dissolving ferric hydroxide in dilute HCl
(B) dissolving ferric hydroxide in concentrated HCl
(C) by passing dry Cl2 gas over heated scrap iron
(D) by dissolving iron (III) oxide in concentrated HCl
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,24,C

17. At 300°C, FeCl3-

(A) decomposes into FeCl2 and Cl2 (B) decomposes into Fe and Cl2
(C) sublimes to give liquid FeCl3 (D) sublimes to give gaseous dimer (FeCl3)2.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,25,D

18. Iron is rendered passive by treatment with concentrated

(A) HCl (B) H2SO4 (C) H3PO4 (D) HNO3
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,26,D

19. Lucas reagent is

(A) Anhydrous ZnCl2 + HCl(conc) (B) MnO2+H2O
(C) H2SO4 + HCl (D) NO + H2O
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,27,A

20. Which one of the following dissolves in hot concentrated NaOH?

(A) Fe (B) Zn (C) Cu (D) Ag
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,28,B

21. The compound used for gravimetric estimation of Cu(II) is

(A) Cu2(SCN)2 (B) Cu2O (C) Cu2I2 (D) Cu2CO3.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,29,A

22. In the reaction, 2CuCl2  2H 2O  SO 2  A  H 2SO 4  2HCl; A is

(A) Cu2Cl2 (B) Cu (C) CuSO4 (D) CuS
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,30,A

23. Sodium thiosulphate is used in photography because of its

(A) oxidising behaviour (B) reducing behaviour
(C) complexing behaviour (D) photochemical behaviour
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,31,C

24. MnO42– (1 mole) in neutral aqueous medium disproportionates to

(A) 2/3 mole of MnO4¯ and 1/3 mole of MnO2
(B) 1/3 mole of MnO4¯ and 2/3 mole of MnO2
(C) 1/3 mole of Mn2O7 and 1/3 mole of MnO2
(D) 2/3 mole of Mn2O7 and 1/3 mole of MnO2.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,32,A

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25. When H2O2 is added to an acidified solution of K2Cr2O7 :

(A) solution turns green due to formation of Cr2O3
(B) solution turns yellow due to formation of K2CrO4
(C) a blue coloured compound CrO(O2)2 is formed
(D) solution gives green ppt of Cr(OH)3.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,41,33,C

26. The number of moles of KMnO4 that will be needed to react with one mole of sulphite ion in acidic
medium is
(A) 2/5 (B) 3/5 (C) 4/5 (D) 1
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,34,A

27. Ammonium dichromate is used in some fire works. The green coloured powder blown in the air is
(A) CrO3 (B) Cr2O3 (C) Cr (D) CrO(O2)
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,35,B

28. The number of moles of KMnO4 that will be needed to react completely with one mole of ferrous oxalate
in acidic solution is:
(A) 3/5 (B) 2/5 (C) 4/5 (D) 1
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,36,A

More than one choice type-

29. In photography, quinol is used as developer according to following reaction,
– –
HO OH + 2AgBr + 2OH O O+2Ag +2H 2O+2Br

Which of the following describe(s) the role of quinol in this reaction?

(A) It acts as an acid (B) It acts as a weak base
(C) It acts as an oxidising agent (D) It acts as a reducing agent.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,37,AD

30. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) S2O82– oxidise Ag+ in presence of pyridine and give red colour compound.
(B) MnO42– disproportionates to yield MnO4– and MnO2 in presence of H+ ions.
(C) In Cr2O72– each Cr is linked to four oxygen atoms
(D) Ti3+ is purple while Ti4+ is colourless.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,38,ABCD

31. Following reaction(s) is/are involved in the iodometric estimation-

(A) Cr2 O 72   H   I   2Cr 3  I 2 ; I 2  S2O 32   S4O 62   I 
(B) MnO 4  H   I   Mn 2   I 2 ; I 2  S2 O 32   S4 O 62   I 
(C) MnO 4  OH   I   MnO 2  I 2 ; I 2  S2 O 32   S4O 62   I 
(D) Cr2 O 72   OH   I   2Cr 3  I 2 ; I 2  S2O 32   S4O 62   I 
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32. The colour of the transition metal ions is/are due to

(A) d-d transition of electrons in presence of ligands
(B) charge transfer from ligand to metal ion
(C) change in the geometry
(D) poalrisation of anion by cation
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,40,ABD

33. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?

(A) the blue colour of aqueous CuCl2 is due to [Cu(H2O)4]2+
(B) the yellow colour of aqueous CuCl2 is due to [CuCl4]2–
(C) the green colour of aqueous CuCl2 is due to the presence of both [Cu(H2O)4]2+ and [CuCl4]2–
(D) the blue colour of aqueous CuCl2 is due to [CuCl4]2–
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,41,D

34. Select correct statement(s)

(A) MnO4– is intense pink colour due to d-d transition of electron
(B) Cu(I) is diamagnetic while Cu(II) is paramagnetic
(C) CrO3 is amphoteric oxide
(D) [Ti(H2O)6]3+ and [Sc(H2O)6]3+ both are coloured in aqueous solution.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,42,B

35. Correct statements about transition metals are that they

(A) form complex (B) show variable oxidation states
(C) show magnetic properties (D) do not form coloured compounds
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36. Transition elements have greater tendency to form complexes because they have
(A) vacant d-orbitals (B) small size
(C) higher nuclear charge (D) variable oxidation states
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,42,44,ABC

37. Which of the following statements are correct when a mixture of NaCl and K2Cr2O7 is gently warmed
with conc. H2SO4?
(A) Deep red vapours are liberated
(B) Deep red vapours dissolve in NaOH(aq) forming a yellow solution
(C) Greenish yellow gas is liberated
(D) Deep red vapours dissolve in water forming yellow solution.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,45,ABC

38. Which of the following reaction(s) is/are incorrect for silver nitrate?
(A) 6AgNO3  3I2 (excess)  3H 2 O  AgIO3  5AgI  6HNO3
(B) AgNO3 (excess)  2KCN  K[Ag(CN)2 ]  KNO3
(C) 2AgNO3  4Na 2S2 O3 (excess)  2Na 3 [Ag(S2 O3 )2 ]  2NaNO3

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(D) PH3  6AgNO3  3H 2 O  6Ag  6HNO3  H 3 PO3

Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,46,AB

39. Which of the following reaction(s) is/are used for the preparation of anhydrous FeCl3?
(A) FeCl3 6H 2 O  6SOCl 2  FeCl3  12HCl  6SO2
(B) Fe(OH) 3  3HCl  FeCl3  3H 2 O
(C) 2Fe  4HCl(aq)  Cl 2  2FeCl3  2H 2
(D) 2Fe  3Cl 2 (dry)  2FeCl3
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,47AD

40. Which of the following is/are false?

(A) Na2Cr2O7 is used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis
(B) Potassium permanganate in excess on treatment with conc. H2SO4 forms manganese heptoxide
(C) Phosphine, arsine and stibine all precipitates silver from silver nitrate
(D) From kipp’s apparatus waste ferric sulphate and ferrous sulphate mixture is obtained when air or
oxygen is passed for longer time.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,48,A

41. Which of the following chemical reaction(s) is/are involved in developing of photographic plate?
(A) C 6 H 4 (OH) 2  2AgBr  2Ag  C6 H 4 O 2  2HBr
(B) AgBr  2Na 2S2 O3  Na 3 [Ag(S2 O3 ) 2 ]  NaBr
(C) 2AgNO3  Na 2S2 O3  Ag 2S2 O3  2NaNO3
(D) AgNO3  KCN  AgCN  KNO3
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,49,AB

42. Pyrolusite is MnO2 used to prepare KMnO4. Steps are-

I II
MnO 2   MnO 42    MnO 4
Step I and II are respectively-
(A) fuse with KOH/air, electrolytic oxidation
(B) fuse with KOH/KNO3, electrolytic oxidation
(C) fuse with concentrated HNO3/air, electrolytic reduction
(D) dissolve in H2O, oxidation
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,50,AB

43. Which are correct statements?

(A) In less acidic solution K2Cr2O7 and H2O2 gives violet coloured diamagnetic [Cr(O2)(OH)]– ion.
(B) In alkaline H2O2, K2CrO8 (with tetraperoxo species [Cr(O2)4]3–) is formed with K2Cr2O7.
(C) In ammonical solution of H2O2, (NH3)3 CrO4 is formed with K2Cr2O7
(D) CrO42– changes to Cr2O72– by oxidation.
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44. 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.
Jha Sir, Resonan,d-block,43,52,AB

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ANSWERS (DPP-1)
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. ac 5. b
6. c 7. c 8. a 9. acd 10. a
11. abc 12. d 13. d 14. b 15. d
16. a 17. c 18. c 19. a 20. c
21. b 22. c 23. c 24. c 25. d
26. b 27. a 28. d

ANSWERS (DPP-2)
1. b 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. c
6. b 7. c 8. d 9. c 10. c
11. c 12. abc 13. d 14. a 15. d
16. abcd 17. d 18. b 19. c 20. d
21. b 22. d 23. d 24. b 25. b
26. d 27. a 28. c 29. d 30. c
31. a 32. a 33. b 34. a 35. d
36. abc

ANSWERS (DPP-3)
1. a 2. a 3. a 4. a 5. a
6. c 7. b 8. d 9. c 10. b
11. c 12. c 13. b 14. a 15. c
16. c 17. d 18. d 19. a 20. b
21. a 22. a 23. c 24. a 25. c
26. a 27. b 28. a 29. ad 30. abcd
31. ab 32. abd 33. d 34. b 35. abc
36. abc 37. abc 38. ab 39. ad 40. a
41. ab 42. ab 43. abc 44. ab

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Solutions to DPP–1 (d-block elements)
Solution 1[C]
General configuration of transition elements is [Noble gas]
(n–1)d1–10 ns1–2.
Solution 2[C]
In transition elements, the atomic volumes are low because
the increased nuclear charge is poorly screened and so
attracts all the electrons more strongly. In addition, the extra
electrons added occupy inner orbitals. Consequently the
densities of the transition metals are high. Results in regular
decrease in atomic radii. The densities of the second row
are high and third row values are even higher because of
lanthanoid contraction.
Solution 3[B]
(A) The order of pentration of the electrons present in
different sub-shells of same energy level is s > p > d > f.
(B) The decrease in size is small after mid way. In the
begining, the atomic radius decreases with the increase in
nuclear charge (as atomic number increases), where as the
shielding effect of d-electrons is small. After mid way as the
electrons enters the last but one shell, the added d-electron
shields the outer most electrons. Hence with the increase in
the d-electrons screening effect increases. This counter
balances the increased nuclear charge. As a result, the atomic
radii remain partically same after chromium.
(C) The filling of 4f before 4d orbital results in a regular
decrease in atomic radii called.
Lanthanoid contraction which essentially compensates for
the expected increase in atomic size with increasing atomic
number. The net result of the langhanoid contraction is that
the second and the third d series exhibit similar radii (e.g. Zr
160 pm, Hf 159 pm).
(D) In transition elements, the atomic volumes are low
because the increased nuclear charge is poorly screened
and so attracts all the electrons more strongly. In addition,
the extra electrons added occupy inner orbitals.
Consequently the densities of the transition metals are high.
Results in regular decrease in atomic radii. The densities of
the second row are high and third row values are even higher
because of lanthanoid contraction.
Solution 4[AC]
Strong metallic bonds between the atoms of transition
elements attribute to their high melting and boiling points.
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Zinc has all electrons paired ([Ar] 3d 10 4s2) and thus do
not participate in metallic bonding. So accordingly its
melting point is least.
Solution 5[B]
The order of shielding effect of various orbital electrons is
s > p > d > f. Due to the poor shielding effect of 4f-electrons
in 5d-series elements, there is enhanced increase in effective
nuclear charge. As a result of this the valence electrons are
tightly bound with the nucleus and their removal require
higher energy.
Solution 6[C]
The lesser number of oxidation states in the begining of
series can be due to the presence of smaller number of
electrons to lose or share (Sc, Ti). On the other hand, at the
extreme right hand side end (Cu, Zn), lesser number of
oxidation state is due to large number of d electrons so that
only a fewer orbitals are available in which the electron can
share with other for higher valence.
Solution 7[C]
Because sum of first two ionisation energies (IE 1+IE 2) of
Ni(II) is less than that of Pt(II). Similarly sum of first four
ionisation energies of Pt(IV) is less that that of Ni(V).
Solution 8[A]
Solution 9[ACD]
Cr 3+ is most stable because in aqueous solution it has
higher CFSE on account to half filled t 32g energy level of 3d
orbitals in octahedral spliting.
Solution 10[A]
Cr 2+ is reducing as its configuration changes from d 4 to d3,
the latter having a half-filled t 2g level. On the other hand,
the change from Mn 2+ to Mn 3+ results in the half-filled (d 5)
configuration which has extra stability.
Solution 11[ABC]
(A) Greater the number of valence electrons, stronger is
the resultant bonding and thus greater is the enthalpies of
atomization.
(B) Cr + has half-filled valence shell electron configuration
3d5, so it has higher second ionisation energy.
(C) Sum of first two ionisation energies (IE1+IE2) of Ni(II) is
less than that of Pt(II). Similarly sum of first four ionisation

energies of Pt(IV) is less than that of Ni(IV).
(D) Element occurs in the middle of the period, eg.,
manganese has +7 oxidation state as it contains five
unpaired electrons.
Solution 12[D]
Solution 13[C]
(A) According to the definition of transition metals, they
have partially filled (n–1)d orbitals except copper and zinc
thus mostly show paramagnetism.
(B) It is the property of beavier p-block elements.
(C) Transition metals from a large number of alloys. The
transition metals are quite similar in size and, therefore, the
atoms of one metal can substitute the atoms of other metal
in its crystal lattice. Thus, on cooling a mixture solution of
two or more transition metals, solid alloys are formed.
(D) Show variable oxidation states as (n–1)d and ns orbitals
have nearly the same energy and, thus ns as well as (n–1)d
orbital electrons can be lost giving variable oxidation state.
Solution 14[B]
After mid way i.e. after Cr as the electrons enters the last
but one shell, the added d-electron shields the outer most
electrons. Hence with the increase in the d-electrons
screening effect increases. This counter balances the
increased nuclear charge. As a result, the atomic radii remain
practically same after chromium.
Solution 15[D]
The atomic radii of the transition metals lie in-between
those of s- and p-block elements. In the begining, the atomic
radius decreases with the increase in nuclear charge (as
atomic number increases), whereas the shielding effect of
d-electrons is small and orbital electrons are added to the
penultimate d-subshell rather than to the outer shell of the
atom.
Solution 16[A]
This phenomenon is associated with the intervention of
the 4f orbitals which must be filled before the 5d series of
elements begin. Teh filling of 4f before 5d orbital results in
a regular decrease in atomic radii called Lanthanoid
contraction. This filling of 4f before 5d orbital results in a
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regular decrease in atomic radii called Lanthanoid
contraction. This is because of poor shielding of one of
the 4f-electrons by another in the sub-shell.
Solution 17[C]
(A) = 8.95 (B) = 8.91 (C) = 3.0 (D) = 7.14
Across the period atomic volumes decreases upto copper
due poor shielding of d-orbital electrons and addition of
extra electrons in inner orbitals and then increases in zinc
due to interelectronic repulsions in completely filled d- and
s-orbitals. Consequently densities increase from Sc to Cu
and then decreases in Zn.
Solution 18[C]
Solution 19[A]
Cr 3  e  Cr 2 , E  0.41volt and
Mn 3  e  Mn 2 , E  1.51volts
This shows that Cr 2+ si unstable and has a tendency to
acquire more stable Cr 3+ state by acting as a reducing agent.
On the other hand Mn 3+ is unstable and is reduced to more
stable Mn 2+ state.
Solution 20[C]
Valence shell electronic configuration of palladium is 4d 10
5s0. As last electron enters in the 4d sub-shell, it belongs
to 4d-series not 3d-series.
Solution 21[B]
Electrons are always removed from outer most shell (4s-
electron is farther from nucleus than 3d electron). Electron
configuration of 29Cu is [Ar]18 3d10 4s 1. As 4s-electron is
farther from 3d-electron, it is less attracted by the nucleus
than that of the 3d. Hence it is loosely bound with the
nucleus and is easily removed.
Solution 22[C]
(C) Along the period, the number of unpaired electrons
increases and then decreases due to pairing of electrons
so inter-atomic forces (i.e., metallic bond) increases upto
middle of the series and then decreases. Boiling and melting
points are directly proportionate to strength of metallic
bond.
Solution 23[C]
(A) Have higher enthalpy of atomization because of the
involvement of greater number of valence electrons in the
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bonding. So their melting points are higher. Solution 28[D]

(B) They show catalytic activity due to their variable
22 Ti = 3d2 4s2, Ti 2+ = 3d2 ;
oxidation states.
23V = 3d3 4s2, V3+ = 3d2.
(C) Energy of ns and (n–1)d orbitals are nearly same and
thus electrons of ns and (n–1)d orbitals can take part in 24 Cr = 3d5 4s1, Cr 4+ = 3d2 ;
bonding. 25 Mn = 3d5 4s2, Mn 5+ = 3d2.
(D) Only heavier p-block elements show inert pair effect,
not d-block elements.
Solution 24[C]
(C) it show maximum oxidation state equal to +7 because
the energy of (n–1)d and ns orbitals are nearly same and
thus seven electrons can participate in bonding.
Solution 25[D]
It is because the unpairing of electrons in d-orbitals require
a very high ionisation energy with is not available under
bond forming condition. Therefore, transition metal from
covalent compounds by simple sharing of electrons with
more electronegative O and F.
Solution 26[B]
The elements which show the greater number of oxidation
states occur in or near the middle of the series. For example,
in the first transition series, manganese exhibits all the
oxidation states from 2+ to +7. The lesser number of
oxidation states in the beginning of series can be due to
the presence of smaller number of electrons to lose or share
(Sc, Ti). On the other hand, at the extreme right hand side
end (Cu, Zn), lesser number of oxidation state is due to
large number of d electrons os that only a fewer orbitals are
available in which the electron can share with other for
higher valence.

Solution 27[A]

(A) Electron configuration of V is [Ar] 3d 3 4s2 and thus

maximum 5 electrons participate in bonding.
(B) Electron configuration of Cr is [Ar] 3d 5 4s1 and thus
maximum 6 electrons participate in bonding.
(C) Electron configuration of Co is [Ar] 3d 7 4s 2. In
octahedral splitting in presence of ligands, half filled t 62g
has higher CFSE and thus +3 oxidation state is most stable.
(D) Electron configuration of Sc is [Ar] 3d 1 4s2 and thus
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Solutions to DPP–2 (d-block elements)
Solution 1[B] variable oxidation states. These intermediates give reaction
paths of lower activation energy and, therefore, increase
(i) Mn 2+ is more stable than Fe3+
the rate of the reaction. These reaction intermediates readily
(ii) The order of getting oxidised is Mn > Cr > Fe decompose yielding the products and regenerating the
Solution 2[A] original substance.

(i) Ti 3+ (3d 1), Cu 2+(3d 9) and Mn 2+(3d 5) have unpaired Solution 14[A]
electron(s). Thus they are coloured due to d-d transition of Transition metals form a large number of alloys. The
electron according to CFT. transition metals are quite similar in size and, therefore, the
(ii) Zn 2+(3d 10), Ti 4+ (3d 0) and Cd 2+(4d 10) do not have atoms of one metal can substitute the atoms of other metal
unpaired electron(s). Thus they do not under go d-d in its crystal lattice. Thus, on cooling a mixture solution of
transition of electron according to CFT and, therefore, and two or more transition metals, solid alloys are formed.
colourless.
Solution 15[D]
Solution 3[C]
(i) The transition metals from reaction intermediates due to
Electronic configuration of 22Ti 4+ is [Ar]18 3d°4s°. So all the presence of vacant orbitals or their tendency to form
electrons are paired and thus its all complexes are variable oxidation states. These intermediates give reaction
diamagnetic. paths of lower activation energy and, therefore, increase
Solution 4[D] the rate of the reaction. These reaction intermediates readily
decompose yielding the products and regenerating the
µB(3.9) =, n = 3.
original substance.
Solution 5[C]
(ii) The transition elements form a large number of
2+ 5 coordination complexes. The transition metal ions bind to
Mn has maximum number of unpaired electrons i.e. 3d .
Solution 6[B] a number of anions or neutral molecules in these complexes.
The great tendency of transition metal ions to form
(a) As metal ions generally contain one or more unpaired complexes is due to (i) small size of the atoms and ions, (ii)
electrons in them and hence their complexes are generally high nuclear charge and (iii) availability of vacant d-orbitals
paramagnetic. of suitable energy to accept lone pairs of electrons donated
(b) Because of haivng larger no of unpaired electrons in by ligands.
their atoms, they have stronger interatomic interaction and (iii) Transition metal form interstitial compounds with
hence stronger bonding between the atoms. elements such as hydrogen, boron, carbon and nitrogen.
(c) May be attributed to the presence of unpaired electrons The small atoms of these non-metallic elements (H, B, C, N,
(d-d transition in most of the compounds). etc) get trapped in vacant spaces of the lattices of the
Solution 7[C] transition metal atoms.
As a result of the filling up of the interstitial spaces, the
Solution 8[D]
transition metals become rigid and hard. These interstitial
Solution 9[C] compounds have similar chemical properties as the parent
metals but differ significantly in their physical properties
Solution 10[C]
particularly, density, hardness and conductivity.
Solution 11[C] Solution 16[ABCD]
Solution 12[ABC] (A) Thisi actvity is ascribed to their ability to adopt multiple
Solution 13[D] oxidation and to form complexes.
(B) Because of having larger number of unpaired electron in
The transition metals from reaction intermediates due to
their atoms, they have stronger interatomic interaction and
the presence of vacant orbitals or their tendency to form
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hence stronger bonding between the atoms.
(C) Transition metals lke Fe, Co, Ni, Cu etc. form interstitial
compounds with elements such as hydrogen, boron, carbon
and nitrogen. The small atoms of these non-metallic
elements (H, B, C, N etc.) get trapped in vacant spaces of
the lattice of the transition metal atoms.
Solution 17[D]
under goes photo reduction to metallic silver
instantaneously on exposure to light.
2AgBr  2Ag  Br2
Unexposed AgBr can be dissolved out in hypo (Na 2S2O3)
solution. AgBr  2Na 2S2O3  Na 3 [Ag(S2 O3 )2 ]  NaBr
Solution 24[B]

(i) CuSO 4  4NH 4 OH  [Cu(NH3 )4 ]SO 4 (blue colour Because explosive Mn 2O7 is formed
complex) + 4H2O 2KMnO 4  2H 2SO 4  Mn 2 O 7  2KHSO 4  H 2O
2Mn 2 O7  4MnO 2  3O 2
(ii) CuSO 4  2KI  CuI2  K 2SO 4
Solution 25[B]
2CuI 2  Cu 2 I2 (white)  I2 (violet vapours)
300  C high
Solution 18[B] (a) FeSO 4 .7H 2 O   FeSO 4   
7 H 2O temp
 Fe 2 O 3  SO 2  SO 3

White precipitate of Ag 2S2O3 is is obtained which turns
yellow, brown and finally black on keeping.
2AgNO3  Na 2S2 O 3  Ag 2S2 O 3  (white)  2NaNO 3
2AgNO3  Na 2S2 O3  Ag 2S2 O3  (white)  2NaNO3
Ag 2S2 O3  H 2 O  Ag 2S  (black)H 2SO4
Solution 19[C]
3Ag  4HNO3  3AgNO3  NO  2H 2 O
Solution 20[D]
It is unstable in acidic medium and disproportionates.
(b) 3FeSO 4  2K 3 [Fe(CN)6 ]  Fe3[Fe(CN)6 ]2  3K 2SO4
(c) Fe2 O3  Na 2 CO3  2NaFeO2  CO2
(d) Fe(III)  3NH 4SCN  [Fe(SCN)3 ]  3NH 4
(e) ZnO  CaO  CaZnO2 (Rinmann 's green)
( f )
CuCO3 .Cu(OH) 2  2H 2 SO4  2CuSO4  3H2 O  CO2 
air
(g) CuSO 4 .5H 2 O   CuSO4 .3H 2 O
effloresces

3MnO24   4H   MnO 2  2MnO 4  2H 2 O ( h )

3MnO24   2H 2 O  2MnO 4  MnO2  4OH  2AgNO3  2NaOH  Ag 2 O  (black)  2NaNO3  H 2 O
Solution 21[B]
(i) 5AgNO3  3I2  H 2 O  HIO3  5AgI  5HNO3
(excess) ( yellow )
MnO4 solutions are intrinsically unstable in acidic
solutions and decompose slowly. This decomposition is
K 2 Cr2 O7  2H 2SO4  2CrO3  2KHSO 4  H 2O
catalysed by sun light. This is the Statement-2 of which (j) (conc&cold) (red)
KMnO4 solution is kept in dark bottles.
Solution 26[D]
4MnO4  4H   2MnO4  3O2  2H 2O
(a) 4FeSO4  2H 2 O  O 2  4Fe(OH).SO 4
Solution 22[D]
In presence of organic matter (skin) and light, AgNO 3 OCH3
decomposes to produce a black stain of metallic silver. |
(b) FeCl3 .6H 2 O  6CH3  C  CH 3 
2AgNO3  2Ag  2NO2  O2 |
OCH3
Solution 23[D]
Out of all silver halides, AgBr is most sensitive to light and FeCl3  12CH 3OH  6CH3 COCH 3
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(c) Cu(OH)2  2NH 4 OH  (NH 4 )2 SO 4  Solution 31[A]

[Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ]SO4  4H 2 O CrO3 is an acdic oxide and reacts with NaOH forming salt
(Switzer reaction)
CrO3  2NaOH  Na 2 CrO4  H 2 O

(d) 3CuCl2 .2H 2 O   CuO  Cu 2 Cl2  2HCl  Cl 2  H 2 O Solution 32[A]
strong

2KMnO4  3H 2 SO4  2KHSO 4  (MnO3 )2 SO 4  2H 2 O

(e) 6AgNO3  3I2  3H 2 O  AgIO3  5AgI  6HNO3
(MnO3 ) 2 SO 4  H 2 O  Mn 2 O7  H 2SO4
(f) 8MnO4  3S2 O32  H 2 O  8MnO 2  6SO 42  2OH  Solution 33[B]
Tempt  70 C
(g) K 2 Cr2 O7  H 2SO4  3SO2  23H 2 O   Solution 34[A]

Solution 35[D]
K 2 SO4 .Cr2 (SO4 )3 .24H 2 O
4FeSO4  2H 2 O  O 2  4Fe(OH).SO 4
Solution 27[A] (basic ferric sulphate)

Solution 36[ABC]
OH
(A) PH3  6AgNO3  3H 2 O  6Ag  6HNO3  H3 PO3
2AgBr(s) +2OH¯(aq) +
(B) It possesses powerful corrosive action on organic
OH tissues, which t turns black especially in presence of light.
hydroquinone
The blackening is due to finely divided metallic silver,
O reduced by organic tissue.
 
2Ag(s)+2H2O+2Br¯(aq)+ (C) AgCN(s)  CN (aq)  [Ag(CN) 2 ]
(solub le complex)
O (D) Zr is the element of the 4d seried 4th group while Ta is a
quinone
Solution 28[C] element of 5d sereis 5 th group so have differe atomic sizes.

Solution 29[D]

Dissolves in both ether and water forming solvated/

hydrated monomeric species,

C 2H 5
O FeCl 3 [Fe(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O
C 2H 5

solvated FeCl 3 hydrated FeCl 3

Solution 30[C]
Roasting in air
4FeO.Cr2 O3  8Na 2 CO3  7O 2 

(cromite ore)

8Na 2CrO 4  2Fe 2 O3  8CO 2

2Na 2 CrO4  H 2 SO 4  Na 2 Cr2O7  Na 2SO4  H 2 O ;

Na 2 Cr2 O7  2KCl  K 2 Cr2 O7  2NaCl

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Solutions to DPP–3 (d-block elements)
Solution 1[A] 3d6; so n=6
Valence shell electron configuration of 30Z2+ is 3d10 4s 0. Solution 7[B]
As there is no unpaired electrons for d-d transition, the
solution of ions will be colourless. Valence shell electron Mn 2  3d5  five unpaired electrons
configuration of 28Ni 2+ is 3d8 4s0. As there are 2 unpaired Cu 2+  3d9  one unpaired electrons
electrons, there is d-d transition of electron, so the solution Fe2+  3d 6  four unpaired electrons
of ions will be coloured.
Ni 2+  3d8  two unpaired electrons
Valence shell electron configuration of 24Cr 3+ is 3d4 s0. As
there are 3 unpaired electrons, there is d-d transition of -Lower the number of unpaired electrons
electron, so the solution of ions will be coloured. -Lower the paramagnetism
Solution 2[A] Solution 8[D]

Much larger third ionisation energy of Zn (where the (A) Valence shell electron configuration of Cu + is [Ar]18
required charge is 3d 10 to 3d9) in mainly responsible for 3d10; so n=0
this. (B) Valence shell electron configuration of Zn 2+ is [Ar]18
Solution 3[A] 3d10; so n=0
(C) Valence shell electron configuration of Sc 3+ is [Ar]18
It is an acid-base reaction, so there is no change in oxidation
3d0; so n=0
number of ‘V’
(D) Valence shell electron configuration of V 4+ is [Ar]18
Solution 4[A]
3d1; so n=1
(I) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3, x + 6(0) = +3; so x = +3. As V4+ has one unpaired electron and so in presence of
water as ligand it will undergo d-d transition of electron.
–1 –2
O O O
–1
Hence V4+ ions will produce colour in the solution.
(II) CrO 5, Cr ; so x = +6 Solution 9[C]
O O
–1 –1
(A) in Cr 2O72–, the valence shell electron configuration of
Cr(VI) is 3d0. Thus Cr(VI) is diamagnetic but coloured due
(III) K3[CrO8]3– or [Cr(O2)4]3–, here ligand is peroxo i.e. O2–
2
to the charge transfer spectrum.
; x + 4 (–2) = –3; so x = +5.
(B) In (NH 4 ) 2 [TiCl 6 ], the valence shell electron
(IV) (NH3)3CrO4 or [Cr(O2)2], here ligand is peroxo i.e. O2–
2 ;
configuration of Ti(V) is 3d 0. Thus Ti(IV) is diamagnetic
x + 2(–2) = 0; so x = +4.
and colourless.
Solution 5[A]
(C) In VOSO4, the valence shell electron configuration of
18 5 2
Electron configuration of Mn is [Ar] 3d 4s and thus it V(IV) is 3d1. Thus V(IV) is paramagnetic and blue coloured
contains five unpaired electrons. Hence it can show the due to d-d transition.
highest oxidation state equal to +7 (D) In K3[Cu(CN)4], the valence shell electron configuration
Solution 6[C] of Cu(I) is 3d10. Thus Cu(I) is diamagnetic and colourless.

(A) Valence shell electron configuration of V 3+ is [Ar]18 Solution 10[B]

3d2; so n=2
Ag   4d10  no d  d transition
3+ 18
(B) Valence shell electron configuration of Cr is [Ar]
Cu 2   3d9  d  d transition occurs
3d3; so n=3
Mg 2   2p6  no d-d transition
(C) Valence shell electron configuration of Fe 3+ is [Ar]18
3d5; so n=5 Cu +1  3d10  no d-d transition
(D) Valence shell electron configuration of Co3+ is [Ar]18 Hence CuF2 is coloured.
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Solution 11[C] Solution 18[D]

(I) Show variable oxidation states as (n–1)d and ns orbitals
have nearly the same energy and, thus ns as well as (n–1)d
orbital electrons can be lost giving variable oxidation state.
(II) Colour of the compounds may be attributed to the
incomplete (n–1)d subshell which may involved in d-d
transition of electrons in presence of ligands.
(III) They have low volatility because of high enthalpies of
atomization on account of strong metallic bonding.
Solution 12[C]
Co 2 7
 3d  show d-d transition
Hence CO(NO3 )2 is coloured.
HNO3 being strong oxidising agent oxidises iron to its
oxides (Fe3O4) which forms a thin protective layer over the
metal. This makes the iron passive.
Solution 19[A]
Mixture of anhydrous zinc chloride and concentrated HCl
is called Lucas reagent. It is used for the distinction between
primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols.
Solution 20[B]
Zn is amphoteric. Hence it can dissolve in both acid and
base.
Solution 21[A]

Solution 13[B] Cu(I) thiocyanate is used for the gravimetric estimation of

Cu(II).
(A) Associated with d-d transition of electron.
Solution 22[A]
(B) The transition metals form the reaction intermediates
due to the presence of vacant orbitals or their tendency to In the reaction aqueous SO2 acts as reducing agent. Hence
form variable oxidation states. it reduces CuCl 2 to Cu2Cl 2.
(C) Associated with the number of unpaired electrons Solution 23[C]
participating in metallic bonding.
Ag   2S2 O32  [Ag(S2 O3 ) 2 ]3 ; soluble complex is
(D) As   n(n  2), so it is associated with number of formed.
unpaired electron. Solution 24[A]
Solution 14[A]
3K 2 MnO 4  2H 2 O  2KMnO4  MnO 2  4KOH
 3 mole 2 mole 1mole
Solution 15[C] 2 1
 1mole mole mole
3 3

Fe2 (SO4 )3 
 Fe2 O3  3SO3 Solution 25[C]
Solution 16[C]
Cr2 O 72   2H   4H 2 O 2  2CrO(O 2 ) 2 (blue coloured)  5H 2 O
(A), (B) and (D) given hydrated FeCl 3 and (C) yields
Solution 26[A]
anhydrous FeCl 3 according to the reaction.

2Fe  3Cl 2 

 2FeCl3 (anhydrous). 2MnO4  5SO32  6H   2Mn 2  5SO 42  3H 2 O

Solution 17[C] 2
 , mole of MnO –4 for one mole SO32–
5
Cl Cl Cl
2FeCl3 Fe Fe (gas) Solution 27[B]
Cl Cl Cl
(NH 4 )2 Cr2 O7  N 2  Cr2 O3  4H 2O

Green coloured powder blown in air is Cr 2O3.

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Solution 28[A] (B) Valence shell electron configuration of Cu(I) is 3d 10

and, therefore, all electrons are paired; Valence shell
6KMnO 4  10FeC2 O4  24H 2SO 4  electron configuration of Cu(II) is 3d 9 and, therefore,
one electron is unpaired.
 3K 2SO 4  6MnSO 4  5Fe 2 (SO 4 )3  20CO 2  24H 2 O
(C) CrO3 is an acid anhydride of chromic acid.
3 (D) Valence shell electron configuration of Ti 3+ is 3d1
 mole of KMnO4 for one mole ferrous oxalate.
5 and, therefore, has one unpaired electron; so it is
coloured. But valence shell electron configuration of
Solution 29[AD] Sc3+ is 3d0 and, therefore, it has no unpaired electron;
so it is colourless.
Solution 30[ABCD]
Solution 35[ABC]
(A) 2Ag   S2 O82  2Ag 2  2SO42 (A) The great tendency of transition metal ions to form
complexes is due to: (i) small size of the atoms and
Ag 2  4py  [Ag(py)4 ]2 (red) ions, (ii) high nuclear charge and (iii) availability of
vacant d-orbitals of suitable energy to accept lone
(B) 3MnO24  4H   2MnO4  MnO 2  2H 2O . pairs of electrons donated by ligands.
(B) The existence of the transition elements in different
2–
O O oxidation states is due to the participation of inner
O
(C) O Cr Cr O (n–1) d-electrons in addition to outer ns-electrons
O O because, the energies of the ns and (n–1)d-sub-shells
are nearly same
(D) Ti 3+ has one unpaired electrons; So d-d transition is
(C) The transition metals show magnetic properties due
possible while Ti 4+ has no electrons in d-orbitals.
to presence of number of unpaired electrons in d-
Solution 31[AB] orbitals.
(D) Most the transition metal ions are coloured, because
they have unpaired electrons which can undergo d-d-
Solution 32[ABD] transition in presence of ligands.

(A) The colour of the transition metal ion /compounds is Solution 36[ABC]
attributed to d-d transition of electrons e.g. in
[Cu(NH3)3]2+. Transition elements have greater tendency to form
complexes because they have smaller size of the metal ions,
(B) Charge transfer spectrum e.g. in MnO 4¯ (no d their high ionic charges and the avalability of d-orbitals for
electrons present). bond fomration.
(C) The colour change is not because of change in the
Solution 37[ABC]
geometry of the molecules.
(D) Yellow colour of the AgI is due to the polarisation of 4Cl   Cr2O72   6H   CrO2 Cl2  (deep red)  3H 2O
I¯ by Ag+.
CrO2 Cl2  4OH   CrO42  (yellow)  2H 2 O  2Cl 
Solution 33[D] CrO2 Cl2  H 2 O  H 2 CrO4  HCl
Solution 38[AB]
Solution 34[B] (A) 6AgNO 3  3I 2 (excess)  3H 2 O  HIO3  5AgI  5HNO 3
(B) AgNO3 (excess)  KCN  AgCN(white)  KNO 3 .
(A) Coloured due to charge transfer from ligand to metal
ion.

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Solution 39[AD] Solution 44[AB]

SOCl 2 is a dehydrating agent. (A) CO2  H 2 O  H 2CO3  2H   CO32  ;
Solution 40[A] CrO24   2H   Cr2O72   H 2 O

(A) Na 2Cr 2O 7 is not used as primary standard because it (B) 3K 2 MnO4  2CO 2  2KMnO 4  MnO 2  2K 2 CO3 .
is hydroscopic in nature.
(C) No colour change
(B)
(D) No colour change.
2KMnO4  3H2SO4  2KHSO4  (MnO3 )2 SO4  2H2 O

(MnO3 )2 SO4  H 2O  Mn 2 O7  H 2 SO 4

(C) PH3  6AgNO3  3H 2 O  6Ag  6HNO3  H3 PO3 .

AsH3  6AgNO3  3H 2 O  6Ag  6HNO3  H 3 AsO3

(D)
3FeS2  2H2O  11O2  2FeSO4  Fe2 (SO4 )3  2H2SO4

Solution 41[AB]

(A) Used in developing of photography plate. i.e. to

reduce Ag+ to Ag 

(B) Fixing of photography plate i.e. to remove unreduced

AgBr. (C) and (D) reactions are not involved in
photography.
Solution 42[AB]
2MnO2  4KOH  O2 (KNO3 )  2K 2 MnO4  2H 2 O
electrolytic
MnO24  
 MnO 4  e 
oxidation

Solution 43[ABC]

(A) Acidified K2Cr 2O7 solution reacts with H2O2 to give a

deep blue solution due to the formation of CrO 5.

Cr2 O72   2H   4H 2 O2  2CrO5  5H 2O

(B) In alkaline medium with 30% H2O2, a red-brown

K2CrO8(diperoxo) is formed. It is tetra peroxo species
[Cr(O2)4]3– and thus the Cr is in +v oxidation state.
(C) In ammonical solution a dark red-brown compound,
(NH3)3CrO4 diperoxo compound with Cr(IV) is formed.
(D) In CrO42– the Cr is in its highest +6 oxidation state. So
it can not be further oxidised.

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