d AND f BLOCK ELEMENTS – EXAM

Write the formula of an oxo anion of Mn in which it shows the oxidation state is equal to its group number. ( 1 mark)
1.
Actinoid series members exhibit a large number of oxidation states compared to their corresponding lanthanoids. Why? ( 1mark)
2.
Write the preparation of Na CrO from FeCr O (1 mark)
3. 2 4 2 4
In the following ions : Mn3+, V3+, Cr3+, Ti4+
4.
( Atomic no : Mn = 25, V = 23, Cr = 24, Ti = 22)

Which ion is most stable in an aquous solution?

(a)
Which ion is the strongest oxidizing agent?
(b)
Which ion is colourless?
(c)
Which ion has the highest no of unpaired electrons? ( 2 mark)
(d)
Write any 2 consequences of lanthanoid contraction. (1 mark )
5.
Consider the E0 values (M2+ / M) of the elements of the first transition series.
6.
Ti = -1.63 V= -1.18 Cr=-.90 Mn=-1.18 Fe=-0.44

Co= -0.28 Ni = -0.25 Cu = 0.34 zn = -.76

E0 value of copper is positive

(i)
E0 value of Mn is more negative as expected from the trend.
(ii)
Cr3+ is a strong reducing agent than Fe+2. ( 3 mark)
(iii)
Give reason for the following.
7.
Scandium (Z=21) is a transition element but zinc is not.
(a)
Physical and chemical properties of the 4d and 5d series of the transition elements are quite similar than expected.
(b)
[ Ti(H O)]3+ is coloured while [ Sc (H O)]3+ is colourless. (3 marks)
(c) 2 2
Account for the following :
8.
Transition elements show variable oxidation state.
(a)
Zn, Cd, Hg are soft metals.
(b)
E0 value of the Mn3+/ Mn2+ couple is highly positive (+1.57) as compare to Cr3+/Cr2+. (3 marks)
(c)
9. Write any 2 similarities and 2 differences between the chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids. (4 marks)

10. KMnO4 is coloured due to ------------ (Give reason) (2 mark)

11. Which of the following statement is not correct and why?

(a) La is actually a transition element.
(b) In lanthanoid series, ionic radii decreases from La3+ to Lu3+
(c) La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3
(d) Ionic radii of Zr and Hf are almost similar due to lanthanoid contraction. (2 marks)

12. What is lanthanoid contraction? (2 mark)