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1 Mark Questions
7 MO, acts as an oxidising agent in alkaline medium
Multiple Choice Questions When alkaline KMnO, is treated with KI. odide ion is
oxidised to CBSE 2023
1. Match the properties with the elements of
3d-series (b) 10
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10 (di 10),
(1) lowest enthalpy of atomisation (p) Sc
(1) shows maximum number of fqi Mn
8. Which of the following ions has the maximum number
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oxidation states of unpaired d-electrons?
(b) V
(ii) transition metal that does not Zn
(c) Ti³ (d) Sc
form coloured compounds
(s) Ti
[Atomic number: Fe=26, V 23. Ti-22. Sc=21]
9. Which of the following characteristics of the transition
() (i)-(r), (ii)-(q), (i)-(p)) (i)-(r). (1)-(s), (ii)-(p)
metals is associated with their catalytic activity?
(c) (i)-(p). (ii)-(q), (i)-(r) (d) (i)-(s). (i)-(r), (iii)-(p)
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(a) Paramagnetic nature
2. The trend of which property is represented by the (b) Colour of hydrated ions
following graph? CBSE SQP 2024
(c) High enthalpy of atomisation
(d) Variable oxidation states

10. Which of the following transition metal shows +1 and

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42 oxidation states?

b
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(a) Mn (b) Zn (c) Sc

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11. The ions of metals of group 12 (Zn, Cd and Hg) have
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V Cr Mn Fe (a) behave like semiconductors

(a) Ionisation enthalpy (b) Atomic radii (b) are very high melting points
(c) Enthalpy of atomisation (d) Melting point (c) do not behave like transition metals
(d) behave like super conductors
3. Which of the following Cu2+ halide is not known?
(a) CuBry (b) Cul₂ CBSE 2023
12. KMnO, is coloured due to CBSE SQP 2023

(c) CuCl₂ (d) CuF₂

(a) d-d transitions

4. In the two tetrahedral structures of dichromate ion () charge transfer from ligand to metal
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(c) unpaired electrons in d-orbital of Mn
(a) 4 Cr-O bonds are equivalent in length. (d) charge transfer from metal to ligand
) 6 Cr-O bonds are equivalent in length. 13. Which set of ions exhibit specific colours? (Atomic
(c) All Cr- O bonds are equivalent in length number of Sc=21, Ti-22, V - 23, Mn = 25. Fe=26,
(d) All Cr- O bonds are non-equivalent Ni 28. Cu = 29 and Zn = 30) CBSE SQP 2021
5. Which of the following ions has the electronic (a) Sc. Ti. Mn (b) Sc. Zn.Nit
configuration 346 ? (Atomic number: Mn = 25. Co (VV. Fe¹ (d) Ti. Ti*. N
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= 27, Ni-28)

(b) Co 14. Which of the following is the reason for zinc not
(a) Nj³
exhibiting variable oxidation state? CBSE SQP 2021
(c) Mn2 (d) Mn
(a) Inert pair effect
6. Which of the following transition metals does not (b) Completely filled 4-subshell
shows variablc oxidation state? CBSE 2023
(c) Completely filled 4s-subshell
(a) Ti (b) Cr
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26 Which of following cations are cured
solutions and why?
Fe) Cu
(d) Mn

Sc". V,Ti. Mn
Assertion-Reason
(At. no. Sc=21, V=23. Ti- 22. Mn-25)
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Directions (Q. Nos. 16-19) In the following questions
an Assertion (A) is followed by a corresponding 27. Sc(21), is a transition element but Ca(20) is not Why?
Reason (R) Use the following keys to choose the All India 2012C
appropriate answer.
28. Explain the following observation
a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct Most of the transition metal ions exhibit characteristic
explanation of (A)
colours in aqueous solutions. Delhi 2012
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A) 29. How would you account for the following?
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is incorrect Many of the transition ciements are known to form

(d) (A) is incorrect and (R) is correct. interstitial compounds. Delhi 2012

30. How would you account for the following?

Cu
.

The EMM for

Reason (R) Copper has high A H and low A hyd Hᵒ.
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17. Assertion (A) Zr and Hf have almost identical radii.
Reason (R) Both Zr and Hf exhibit similar properties.
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18. Assertion (A) Zinc is not regarded as a transition
element
Reason (R) In zinc, 3d-orbitals are completely filled in
its ground state as well as in its oxidised state.
copper is positive (0.34 V). Copper is
the only metal in the first series of transition elements
showing this behaviour. HOTS; All India 2012
31. Assign reason for the following:
Copper (I) ion is not known in aqueous solution.
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32. Transition metals and their compounds generally
exhibit a paramagnetic behaviour. Give reason.
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33. Cr is a strong reducing agent, whereas Mn with
the same (d) configuration is an oxidising agent.
19. Assertion (A) Fe2+ acts as a reducing agent. Give reason. Delhi 2011C

Reason (R) Fe ³+ state is stable due to 3d5

configuration. KEY IDEA
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First, find the electronic configuration of Cr2+, Cr³,

Very Short Questions
Mn², Mn³. Then, compare them to find the stability.
20. Give reason
34. Explain the following observation:
Transition metals and their compounds show catalytic
activities.
-8/14 Delhi 2020 The enthalpies of atomisation of transition metals are
quite high. Foreign 2010
21. Complete the following ionic equation.
3MnO + 4 H ³Mn²+ +44₂20 Delhi 2020
2 Marks Questions
35. Give reason.
22. Write the formula of an oxo-anion of manganese
(Ma) in which it shows the oxidation state equal to its (i) Ti³ is coloured, whereas Se is colourless in
aqueous solution.
group number. Delhi 2017

(ii) Cr² is a strong reducing agent

23. Zn² salts are white, while Cu salts are coloured
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36. Write the balanced ionic equations showing the
24. Why do transition elements show variable oxidation xidising action of acidified dicromate (Cr.0)
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reactions

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46. Describe the oxidising action of potassium dichromate
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+1.97
and write the ionic equations for its reactions with (1)
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iodide and (ii) H₂S.
(1) Which is a stronger reducing agent in aqueous
medium, Cror Fe" and why?
47. Why do transition elements show variable oxidation
states" In 3d series (Sc to Zn), which element shows
(ii) Which is the most stable son in 2 oxidation state the maximum number of oxidation states and why? Foreign 2015
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and why?

8. When MnO, is fused with KOH in the presence of 48. Assign a reason for each of the following
KNO, as an oxidising agent, it gives a dark green observations.

compound (4). Compound (4) disproportionates in (i) The transition metals (with the exception of Zn,
acidic solution to give purple compound (B). An Cd and Hg) are hard and have high melting and
alkaline solution of compound (B) oxidises KI to boiling points.

compound (C), whereas an acidified solution of ) (ii) The ionisation enthalpies (first and second) in
compound
and
(D)
. (B) oxidises KI C
to (D). Identify (4), (B). (
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found to vary irregularly.
are
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39. Complete and balance the following chemical 49. Assign reason for each of the following.
equations. (i) Transition elements exhibit paramagnetic
(1) Fe²+ + MnO, +H* behaviour.
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strong ligands.
40. When chromite ore, FeCr₂O4. is fused with NaOH in
the presence ofair, a yellow-coloured compound (4) is 50. Account for the following.
obtained, which on acidification with dilute sulphuric (i) Mn 2+ is more stable than Fe²+ towards

acid gives a compound (B). Compound (B) on reaction oxidation to +3 state.

with KCl forms an orange coloured crystalline (ii) The enthalpy of atomisation is lowest for Zn in
compound (C). and first series (3d) of the transition elements.
(i) Write the formulae of the compounds (4), (B) Delhi 2014

(C).
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(ii) Write one use of compound (C).
In part (ii) enthalpy of atomisation is related to the
41. Complete the following chemical equation. stability of crystal lattice and strength of the metallic
bond. Greater the number of unpaired electrons stronger
>
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(i) 8MnO4 +35,03 + H₂O is the resultant bonding.

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(ii) Cr₂O +3Sn²+ +14H* →→

51. Describe the general trends in the following

42. What are transition elements? Write two
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characteristics of the transition elements.
43. What is meant by 'disproportionation"? Give an
example of a disproportionation reaction in aqueous
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solution.
44. Suggest reasons for the following features of transition
metal chemistry.
(i) The transition metals and their
compounds are usually paramagnetic.
(ii) The transition metals exhibit variable oxidation
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states.
properties of the first series (3d) of the transition
elements.
(i) Number of oxidation states exhibited.
(ii) Formation of oxo metal ions.
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Assign reasons for the following
52. (1) Copper (I) ion is not known to exist in aqueous
solutions.
(ii) Both O, and F, stabilise high oxidation states of
transition metals but the ability of oxygen to do
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so exceeds that of fluorine.
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compounds
54. Complete the following equations 63. Explain giving a suitable reason for each ofthe
following
() 2MnO, +55 +1GH
() Transition metals and their compounds are
(in) Cr₂O + 2OH Foreign 2014

55. How would you account for the following? (i) Metal metal bonding is more frequent for the 1
and 54-series transition metals than that for the
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(i) The oxidising power of the following three 64. Complete the following reactions in the aqueous
oxo-ions in the series follows the order:

vo; <Cr₂0 MnO, Delhi 2014C (0) MnO, C,0; +H

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56. How would you account for the following? 6) Cro+H₂S+H* Foreign 2011

(1) Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation

states. 65. Complete the following chemical equations.
(1) Fe +1
(ii) Transition metals and their compounds act as
catalysts. () Cro-H
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57. Which metal in the first transition series (3d-series) 66. Write balance chemical equations of two reactions in
exhibits +1 oxidation state most frequently and which KMnO, acts as an oxidising agent in the acidic
why?
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58. Complete the following chemical equations. 67. Explain the following observations.
(1) Cr₂02 +1 +H*→→→→→→→→
(i) Generally, there is an increase in density of
(ii) MnO, +NO₂ + H' elements from titanium (Z-22) to copper
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59. Explain the following observations. (Z-29) in the first series of transition elements.
(i) Many of the transition elements are known to (ii) Transition elements and their compounds are
form interstitial compounds. generally found to be good catalysts in chemical
reactions.
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(ii) There is a general increase in density from
titanium (Z-22) to copper (229) All India 2012 68. Explain the following observations.
60. Explain each ofthe following observations. (i) Transition elements generally form coloured
compounds.
(i) With the same d-orbital configuration (d), Cr (ii) Zinc is not regarded as a transition clement
is a reducing agent, while Mn is an oxidising Delhi 2010
agent 69. following observations
Explain the

(1) There is hardly any increase in atornic size with (i) Among the divalent cations in the first series of
increasing atomic numbers in a series of transition elements, manganese exhibits the
transition metals.
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Assign reasons for each of the following () Cu son is not known in aqueos solutions
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compounds. KEY IDEA
(i) Manganese exhibits the highest First, find the electronic configuration of M
7 among the 3d-series of then pair

electrons to know about paramagnetism

 Most of the transition metal ions exhibit Why do transition as of

paramagnetic behaviour Delhi 2010C

melting point as compared to 4d-series
(in) In the third transition series, identify and name the
T
71. Account for the following

(i) In the series Se to Zn. the enthalpy of

metal with the highest melting point
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76. Give reasons for the following.
atomisation of zine is the lowest.
(i) Transition elements act as catalysts.
(ii) Eº value for the Mn Mn2 couple is much
(ii) It is difficult to obtain oxidation state greater than
more positive than that for Cr³ Cr²
two for copper.
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(iii) CrO is basic but Cr.O is amphoteric.
72. Describe the preparation of
(1) potassium dichromate from sodium chromate 77. Observed and calculated values for the standard
and potassium chloride. electrode potentials of elements from Ti to Zn in the
(ii) KMnO, from K. MnO, Foreign 2010
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03 Marks Questions
73. Account for the following. CBSE SQP 2022 0

(i) Ti(IV) is more stable than the Ti (II) or Ti(III). potenial -0.5

(ii) In case of transition elements, ions of the same

charge in a given series show progressive
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decrease in radius with increasing atomic

Standard
number.

(iii) Zinc is comparatively a soft metal, iron and

chromium are typically hard. Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn

74. (1) Why are fluorides of transition metals more Observed values ◆ Calculated values

stable in their higher oxidation state as compared

to the lower oxidation state? CBSE SQP 2022
Explain the following observations.
(1) The general trend towards less negative Eº values
(ii) Which one of the following would feel across the series.
attraction when placed in magnetic field Co²+, (ii) The unique behaviour of copper.
Ag*, Ti and Zn²+?
(iii) More negative E° values of Mn and Zn.
(iii) It has been observed that first ionisation energy
.
of5d-series of transition elements are higher
than that of 3d and 4d series, explain why? (i) Zn. Cd and Hg are soft and have low melting
points.
75. On the basis of the figure given below, answer the (ii) Write the preparation of the following.
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following questions:
(a) Na₂Cr₂O, from Na CrO4
4
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(b) K₂ MnO4 from MnO,
> K-

Re
Ta 79. Explain the method of preparation of sodium dichromate
Os from chromite ore. Give the equation representing
3 Nb Mo
Ru Delhi 2020
oxidation of ferrous salts by dichromate ion.
10 M.PL

Hr
Rh Pt 80. Complete the following reactions.
2 Zr
Fe Co Po (1) MnO₂ + KOH + 0₂
(ii) I+MnO; +HT
Mn

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 (u) Iron has higher enthalpy of atomisation than that of
copper
(ii) Complete the following equation
Cro SHINO, >
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(ii) Se" is colourless in aqueous solution whereas
Ti' is coloured. 87. (i) How would you account for the following"
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(a) Highest fluoride of Mn is MrF, whereas the
82. (i) Complete the following equations
highest oxide is Mn ₂0,
(a) 2MnO, +5SO 6H*
(b) Transition metals and their compounds show
(b) Cr,06Fe 1411 catalytic properties

(ii) Complete the following equation.

(ii) Based on the data, arrange Fe2*, Mn2 and Cr2 in
the increasing order of stability of +2 oxidation state 3MnO₂ + 4H Foreign 2015

Ece -0.4V.EMn/Mn +1.5V. 88. From the given data of Evalues, answer the
=+0.8 V following questions.
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Me Fe Ni
83. Write the preparation of following.
0.91 -0.44 0.28
(i) KMnO, from K, MnO,
(ii) Na₂Cro, from FeCr₂O,
(1) Why is EC value exceptionally positive?
(iii) Cr₂O from Cro CBSE 2018C
(ii) Why is E value highly negative as
(Mn (Mn)
84. The magnetic moments of few transition metal ions are
given below. compared to other elements?
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habe
(iii) Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr2 or
Metal ion Magnetic moment(BM) Fe2 ? Give reason. All India 2015
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89. Assign suitable reasons for the following.
Cr2 4.90
(i) The Mn2 compounds are more stable than
Ni2+ 2.84
Fe2+ towards oxidation to their +3 state.
Ti " 1.73 (ii) In the 3d-series from Sc (Z-21) to Zn
24, Ni-28) (Z-30), the enthalpy of atomisation of Zn is
(At no.Which
Scof
21,
the
- Ti-22,
givenCrmetalions the lowest.

(i) has the maximum number of unpaired electrons?

(iii) Sc" is colourless in aqueous solution, whereas
Ti" is coloured. Foreign 2014
(ii) forms colourless aqueous solution?
(iii) exhibits the most stable +3 oxidation state? 90. Complete the following chemical equations.
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85. Consider the standard electrode potential values (ii) 2Cro+2H*

(M2M) of the elements of the first transition series. (iii) 2MnO, +5C,0 +16H*
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TI V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn 91. Explain the following observations

-1.63-118 -0.90 -L18 -0.44 -028-025 +034-0.76 (1) The enthalpies of atomisation of transition
elements are quite high.
Explain

tivalue for copper is positive. (ii) There occurs much more frequent metal-metal
bonding in compounds of heavy transition
(i) value of Mn is more negative as expected from
metals (i.c. 4d and d-series).
the trend.
(iii) Me is much more resistant than Fe towards
C is a stronger reducing agent than Fe Delhi 2012
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KMnO,
negative E is highly positive
c) Cr₂OH.SH Delhi 2011

(c) Cu son is unstable in aqueous solution.

93. How would you account for the following?
(1) Metal-metal bonding is more extensive in the 4d (1) Write the equations involved in the preparation of
KMnO, from pyrolusite ore (MnO, CBSE 2023
and 5d-series of transition elements than
3d-senes
100. Answer the following
(n) Mn (III) undergoes disproportionation reaction (1) Why are all copper halides known except that
easily
copper todide
(i) Co (II) is casily oxidised in the presence of strong y value for vanadium is
(1) Why is the E
ligands Foreign 2011
comparatively low?
94 Explain the following
(in) Why HCI should not be used for potassium
(i) Cu' is not known in aqueous solution
permanganate titrations?
(i) With same (di configuration, Cr(II) is reducing. (iv) Explain the observation, at the end of each
whereas Mn(III) is oxidising. period, there is a slight increase in the atomic
radius of d-block clements.
(1) Transition metals in general act as good catalysts.
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solution? CBSE SQP 2023
95. Compare the stability of +2 oxidation state for the
elements of the first transition series. (Atomic number 101. (i) Account for the following.
of Sc=21 to Cu = 29) Delhi 2011C
(a) Mn shows the highest oxidation state of +7
96. Describe the preparation of potassium permanganate
with oxygen but with fluorine, it shows the
highest oxidation state of +4
from pyrolusite ore. Write the ionic equation for the
reaction that takes place between acidified KMnO (b) C² is a strong reducing agent.
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(c) Cu² salts are coloured, while Zn² salts are
white.
97. Account for the following
(1) The enthalpies of atomisation of the transition (ii) Complete the following equations.
metals are high.
(a) 2MnO, -4KOH + 0₂
(i) The lowest oxide of a transition metal is basic,
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(iii) Cobalt (II) is stable in aqueous solution but in the

102. The elements of 3d transition series are given as
presence of complexing agents, it is easily
oxidised. All India 2010C Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn

Answer the following.

5 Mark Questions (1) Write the element which shows maximum
98. (1) Account for the following. number of oxidation states. Give reason.

(a) Zn³ salts are colorless while Ni³ salts are (ii) Which element has the highest melting point?
coloured (in) Which element shows only +3 oxidation state?
(b) Cr is a strong reducing agent (iv) Which element is a strong oxidising agent in +3
(c) Transition metals and their compounds show oxidation state and why? Delhi 2015

catalytic activities 103. (0) Complete the following equations

(1) Write the sonic equation for the oxidising action (a) Cr₂0 - 20H -
of MnO, in acidic medium with
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(a) Iion, and b) Fe² ion
(