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Practice Sheet
Chemistry
d and f block elements

Q 1 The first ionisation enthalpies of the lanthanoids are Q 9 Knowing that the chemistry of lanthanoids (Ln) is
comparable to those of dominated by its +3 oxidation state, which of the
(A) Sodium (B) Calcium following statements is incorrect?
(C) Aluminum (D) Magnesium (A) Ln(III) compounds are generally colourless
(B) Ln(III) hydroxides are mainly basic character
Q 2 The electronic configuration of Gadolinium (Gd):
(C) Because of the large size of the Ln(III) ions the
(A) [Xe] 4f 6
5d
2
6s
2

bonding in its compounds is predominently ionic

(B) [Xe] 4f 7
5d
1
6s
2

in character
(C) [Xe] 4f 3
5d
5
6s
2

(D) The ionic sizes of Ln(III) decrease in general with

(D) [Xe] 4f 8
5d
0
6s
2

increasing atomic number

Q 3 Which of the following is not a d-block element ?
Q 10 What causes the exceptions in the general electronic
(A) Hg
configurations of transition elements?
(B) Ni
(A) Large energy gap between (n-1)d and ns orbitals
(C) Po
(B) Very little energy difference between (n-1)d and
(D) W
ns orbitals
Q 4 The electronic configuration of P t (atomic number (C) Completely filled d orbitals
78) is: (D) Completely filled f orbitals
(A) [Xe]4f 14
5d 6s
9 1

Q 11 Which of the following is least paramagnetic.

(B) [Kr]4f 14
5d
10

(A) Fe (B) Mn
(C) [Xe]4f 14
5d
10

(C) Cu (D) All are diamagnetic

(D) [Xe]4f 14
5d 6s
8 2

Q 12 Which transition metals have anomalous melting

Q 5 The gas evolved when Ammonium dichromate is
point values compared to the general trend?
heated.
(A) Fe and Co
(A) Oxygen (B) Ammonia
(B) Mn and Tc
(C) Nitrogen monoxide (D) Nitrogen
(C) Ni and Cu

Q 6 Which of the following is true about Mn 2+

? (D) Cr and V

(A) Paramagnetic (B) Coloured Q 13 Chromium is an essential mineral that the body needs
(C) √35 BM (D) All of the above in trace amounts. It is naturally present in a wide

Q 7 Match the underlined atoms in Column-I with variety of foods, though only in small amounts and is

Oxidation number in Column-II. also available as a supplement. The most stable

Column-I Column-II oxidation state is +3. The no. of e– present in d-
(A) I. 3 subshell of Cr3+ is
(A) 2 (B) 3
(B) [Ag(CN)2]– II. 0
(C) 5 (D) 4
(C) Ni(CO)4 III. 1
(D) CrO5 IV. 6 Q 14 Match the Process with its Catalytic Action
(A) A-(II), B-(IV), C-(III), D-(I) Column A Column B
(B) A-(I), B-(III), C-(II), D-(IV) i) Oxidation state change of
a) Contact’s process
metal ion
(C) A-(III), B-(II), C-(I), D-(IV)
b) Haber’s process ii) Sulfuric acid production
(D) A-(IV), B-(III), C-(II), D-(I) c) Catalytic
iii) Ammonia synthesis
hydrogenation
Q 8 In the chromate-dichromate equilibrium, what role d) Iodide-persulphate iv) Hydrogenation of
does the hydroxide ion (OH ) play? − reaction alkenes
(A) Converts dichromate to chromate (A) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
(B) Converts chromate to dichromate (B) a-ii, b-iv, c-i, d-iii
(C) Precipitates chromate ions (C) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
(D) Acts as a catalyst (D) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
Q 15 The ' f ' orbitals are half and completely filled, Q 25 The half-filled 4f-subshell is present in:
respectively in lanthanide ions [Given : Atomic (A) La 3+
(B) Lu 3+

number Eu, 63; Sm, 62; Tm, (C) Gd 3+

(D) Ac 3+

69; T b, 65; Y b, 70; Dy, 66]

(A) Eu 2+
and T m 2+

(B) Sm 2+
and T m 3+

(C) T b 4+
and Y b 2+

(D) Dy 3+
and Y b 3+

Q 16 Which of the following lanthanoid elements exhibits

+4 oxidation state primarily in its oxides (MO )? 2

(A) Praseodymium (Pr)

(B) Uranium (U)
(C) Lanthanum (La)
(D) Samarium (Sm)

Q 17 Potassium dichromate acts as a strong oxidizing agent

in acidic solution. During this process, the oxidation
state changes from
(A) +3 to +1 (B) +6 to +3
(C) +2 to +1 (D) +6 to +2

Q 18 The gradual filling of 5f-level is involved in:

(A) Coinage Metals (B) Actinoids
(C) Lanthanoids (D) Halogens

Q 19 The electronic configuration of Cu (II) is 3d whereas 9

that of Cu (I) is 3d . Which of the following is

10

correct?
(A) Cu (II) is more stable
(B) Cu (II) is less stable
(C) Cu (I) and Cu (II) are equally stable
(D) Stability of Cu (I) and Cu (II) depends on nature
of copper salts

Q 20 [T i(H 2 O) 6 ]
3+
ion exhibits colour due to:
(A) Water molecules
(B) Transfer of electrons between atoms
(C) Excitation of electron from t 2g to eg orbital
(D) Excitation of electron from eg to t 2g orbital

Q 21 Iron is a transition element because:

(A) of formation of double salts
(B) of formation of Rust on exposure to air and
moisture
(C) Both (1) and (2)
(D) of formation of stable complex salts

Q 22 The maximum number of unpaired electrons are

present in:
(A) M g 2+
(B) V 3+

(C) T i 3+
(D) F e 2+

Q 23 What is the composition of Misch metal?

(A) Lanthanoids and copper
(B) Lanthanoids and iron
(C) Lanthanoids and zinc
(D) Lanthanoids and nickel

Q 24 In an alloy, the component metals are

(A) Chemically bonded
(B) Mechanically mixed
(C) Randomly distributed
(D) Separated in layers
 Answer Key
Q1 B Q14 A
Q2 B Q15 C
Q3 C Q16 A
Q4 A Q17 B
Q5 D Q18 B
Q6 D Q19 A
Q7 B Q20 C
Q8 A Q21 D
Q9 A Q22 D
Q10 B Q23 B
Q11 C Q24 C
Q12 B Q25 C
Q13 B
 Hints & Solutions
Q 1 Text Solution:
The first ionisation enthalpies of lanthanoids are
around 600 kJ mol
−1
, which is comparable to those
Q 8 Text Solution:
of calcium. This similarity in ionization energies is
In aqueous solution, adding hydroxide ions (OH )
−

indicative of comparable reactivity and chemical

D → IV
converts dichromate ions (Cr O ) to chromate ions
2
2−

behavior. 7

(CrO 2−

4
)
Q 2 Text Solution:
Q 9 Text Solution:
Gd : [Xe] 4f 7 5d1 6s2.
1. Ln(+3) compounds are generally colourful due to
Half-filled f-orbital is a stable configuration.
unapired f electrons
2. All f block hydroxides are basic
Q 3 Text Solution:
3. Correct statement
d− block elements have electrons (1–10) in the d−
4. Due to Lanthanide contraction size decreases.
orbital of the penultimate energy level and in the
outermost 's' orbital (1 − 2).
Electronic configuration Hg :
Q 10 Text Solution:
14 10 2
[Xe] 4f 5d 6s
The small energy gap between the (n-1)d and ns
Electronic configuration Ni
orbitals leads to exceptions in the electronic
8 2
[Ar]3d 4s
configurations of transition elements.
Electronic configuration of W

2 14 4
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 90]
[Xe]6s 4f 5d

All three elements contains electrons in d− orbital

Q 11 Text Solution:
hence they are d− block elements.
Electronic configuration of Po
14 10 2 4
[Xe] 4f 5d 6s 6p

Po does not contain their last electron in d− orbital

hence it is not d− block element. Cu is least paramagnetic
It is a p−block element.
Q 12 Text Solution:
Q 4 Text Solution: The transition metals with anomalous melting point
The correct electronic configuration of P t is 78
Pt =
values compared to the general trend are Manganese

[Xe]4f
14
5d 6s
9 1
. and Technetium. This anomaly is attributed to the
unique electronic configurations of these elements.
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 90]
Manganese has a half-filled 3d subshell, providing
added stability, while Technetium has an incomplete
Q 5 Text Solution:
Δ
5d subshell. Both configurations deviate from the
(NH 4 )
2
Cr 2 O 7 → N 2 (↑) + Cr O 3 + 4H 2 O.
2 expected trends based on the filling of subshells,
N itrogen g
leading to anomalous melting points. The electronic
as

structure plays a crucial role in determining the

Q 6 Text Solution: physical properties of transition metals, and in the
The electronic configuration of Mn 2+
is 3d . Hence,
5 case of Mn and Tc, it results in distinctive melting

it is paramagnetic, coloured and has a spin only point behaviors, marking them as exceptions to the
general trend. Therefore, the correct option is (B).
magnetic moment √35 BM .

Q 13 Text Solution:
Q 7 Text Solution:
−
24Cr: [Ar] 4s1 3d5
(A) [F e[F e 11
(CN ) ]]
6

x + 2 − 6 = −1
Cr3+: [Ar] 4s0 3d3
x − 4 = −1 x = +3, A − I
e– in d-subshell = 3
(B) [Ag(CN ) 2
]
−

x − 2 = −1 x = +1, B → III

N i(CO) 4
Q 14 Text Solution:
x + 0 = 0 The Contact Process, involving Vanadium(V) oxide, is
x = 0
(C) C → II used for sulfuric acid production.
(D) CrO5 The Haber's Process with finely divided iron is for
Cr = +6 ammonia synthesis.
Catalytic Hydrogenation using nickel is for
hydrogenating alkenes.
The Iodide-Persulphate Reaction, catalysed by
Iron(III), involves oxidation state changes of the metal
 ion.

Q 15 Text Solution:
The electronic configuration of the given ions are: Q 21 Text Solution:
Eu
2+
− 4f
7
6s
0
(H alf f illed) Transition metals form a large number of complex
2+ 13 0
Tm − 4f 6s compounds due to small size, high ionic charges and
2+ 6 0
Sm − 4f 6s

Tm
3+
− 4f
12
6s
0 the
t
2g
availability
→ e g
of d-orbitals.
4+ 7 0
Tb − 4f 6s (H alf f illed)
2+ 14 0
Yb − 4f 6s (F ully f illed) Q 22 Text Solution:
3+ 9 0
Dy − 4f 6s

Yb
3+
− 4f
13
6s
0
(1) Mg2+ : [Ne] 3s° → No unpaired e–
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 110] (2) V3+ : 3d2 → 2 unpaired e–
(3) Ti3+ : 3d1 → 1 unpaired e–
Q 16 Text Solution:
(4) Fe2+ : 3d6 → 4 unpaired e–
Praseodymium (Pr), along with other lanthanoids like
Nd Tb, , and Dy, exhibits a +4-oxidation state mainly
Q 23 Text Solution:
in its oxides (MO ), which is less common than the
Misch metal is an alloy consisting of about 95%
2

+3 state for lanthanoids.

lanthanoid metal and 5% iron, along with traces of
other elements like S, C, Ca, and Al.
Q 17 Text Solution:
The reaction of potassium dichromate in acidic [New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 113]

solution is
Q 24 Text Solution:
In an alloy, the atoms of the component metals are
randomly distributed among each other, forming a
Hence, oxidation state changes from +6 to +3. homogeneous solid solution. This random distribution
contributes to the unique properties of alloys
[New NCERT Class 12th Page No. 106]
compared to pure metals.
Q 18 Text Solution:
Q 25 Text Solution:
Coinage metals: Cu, Ag, Au (d-orbitals)
Actinoids: filling of 5f La3+ 5d° 6s°
Lanthanoids: filling of 4f Lu3+ 4f14
Halogens: filling of p-orbitals Gd3+ 4f7 → Half-filled subshell
Ac3+ 5f°
Q 19 Text Solution:

The correct option is A Cu(II) is more stable

The electronic configuration of Cu(I) is
[Ar]3d . 10

The electronic configuration of Cu(II) is

[Ar]3d 9
.

The stabilities of the ions depend on their

hydration energies released when the ions get
linked to the water molecules.
Cu(II) ion has a smaller size and a greater
charge. So, it has a higher charge density
compared to Cu(I) ion.
Therefore, Cu(II) ion gets linked to water
molecules more strongly, which results in the
release of more hydration energy as compared
to Cu(I) ion. Hence, Cu(II) is more stable
than Cu(I).
Thus, option (A) is the correct answer.

Q 20 Text Solution:
[Ti (H2O)6]3+ ⇒ Ti3+ ⇒ 4s0 3d1

Ti : 4s2 3d2