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YEAR 2023

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2. The interstitial compounds of transition metals are more ductile (a) softer (b) (c) harder (d)
more metallic than the metal itself. [1]
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YEAR 2022

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YEAR 2020

8. Out of the following transition elements, the maximum number of


oxidation states are shown by
a. Sc (Z = 21)
b. Cr (Z = 24)
c.Mn (Z = 25)
d. Fe (Z = 26)
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YEAR 2019
10. When FeCr2O4 is fused with Na2CO3 in the presence of air it gives a
yellow solution of compound (A). Compound (A) on acidification gives
compound (B). Compound (B) on reaction with KCl forms an orange coloured
compound (C). An acidified solution of compound (C) oxidises Na2SO3 to (D).
Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D). 2 marks.
11. Give reasons for the following : (a) Transition metals form complex compounds. (b) E o
values for (Zn2+/Zn) and (Mn2+/Mn) are more negative than expected. (c) Actinoids show
wide range of oxidation states. 3 marks.

YEAR 2018
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YEAR 2017

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YEAR 2016

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YEAR 2015
17. Copper atom has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state but it is a transition
element. Why? [1]
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