CLASS XII (Excel Batch)

ELP 01
CHEMISTRY
Topic :d and f-block elements

Questions Based on General Properties

1. What will be the charge on Fex+ if the Ni 2.49 8.80
Pt 2.60 6.70 Hence:
magnetic moment is 24
(A) Ni(II) compounds thermodynamically more
(A) + 2 (B) + 3
stable than Pt(II)
(C) Zero (D) None
(B) Pt(IV) compounds more stable than Ni(IV)
2. Which of the following ions are colourless- (C) Both correct
(A) V3+ (B) Mn2+ (D) None is correct
(C) Sc3+ (D) Ti2+ 11. Addition of non-metals like B and C to the
3. Which of the following oxids is basic? interstitial sites of a transition metal results
(A) Mn2O3 (B) MnO the metal
(C) MnO2 (D) Mn2O7 (A) of more ductability
(B) of less ductability
4. The ability of d- block elements to form (C) less malleable
complexes is due to - (D) of more hardness
(A) Small and highly charged ions
12. Mercury is a liquid at 0°C because of
(B) Vacant low energy orbital to accept lone
(A) very high ionisation energy
pair of e from ligands
(B) weak metallic bonds
(C) Both A & B are correct
(C) high heat of hydration
(D) None is correct
(D) high heat of sublimation.
5. AgCl & NaCl, NaBr&NaI are colourless but 13. The ionisation energies of transition elements
AgBr&AgI are coloured. This is due to-
are
(A) Ag+ has half filled d- orbital (A) less than p-block elements
(B) Ag+polarises Br–& I– (B) more than s-block elements
(C) Ag+depolarises Br–& I– (C) less than s-block elements
(D) None is correct (D) more than p-block elements
6. V2O5 is red or orange in colour. It is a/an..... 14. Which of the following statements concern
with transition metals?
oxide –
(A) compounds containing ions of transition
(A) Acidic (B) Basic
elements are usually coloured
(C) Amphoteric (D) Neutral
(B) the most common oxidation state is +3
7. Amongst TiF6 , CoF6 , Cu2Cl2&NiCl42–
2– 3–
(C) they show variable oxidation states, which
(At. No. Ti = 22, Co = 27, Cu = 29, Ni = 28), differ by two units only
colourless species are – (D) they easily form complexes
(A) TiF62–& Cu2Cl2 (B) Cu2Cl2&NiCl42– 15. The highest oxidation state shown by transition
elements is
(C) TiF62–&CoF63– (D)CoF63–&NiCl42–
(A) + 7 by Mn (B) + 8 by Os
8. In [Fe(CN)5 (NO+)]2–, Fe has + 3 state, It can (C) + 8 by Ru (D) + 7 by Fe
be decided by – 16. Transition elements are usually characterised
(A) Magnetic measurement by variable oxidation states but Zn does not
(B) Colligative property show this property because of
(C) Colour (A) completion of np-orbitals
(D) Hybridization (B) completion of (n–1)d orbitals
9. The complex ion which has no ‘d’ electrons in (C) completion of ns-orbitals
the central metal atom is– (D) inert pair effect
17. The d-block element which is a liquid at room
(A) [MnO4]– (B) [Co(NH3)6]3+
temperature, having high specific heat, less
(C) [Fe(CN)6]3– (D) [Cr (H2O)6]3+ reactivity than hydrogen and its chloride (MX2)
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 (A) Cu (B) Hg 27. Arrange the following species in the increasing
(C) Ce (D) Pm order of their magnetic properties.
18. Coinage metals show the properties of VCl3 VOSO4 Na3VO4 [V(H2O)6]SO4.H2O
(A) typical elements I II III IV
(B) normal elements (A) III < II < I < IV (B) III < IV < II < I
(C) inner-transition elements (C) II < III < I < IV (D) IV < I < II < III
(D) transition element 28. Which of the following increasing order of
19. Interstitial compounds are formed by oxidising power is correct for the following
(A) Co (B) Ni species?
(C) Fe (D) Ca VO+2 , MnO−4 , Cr2O72−
20. Higher oxidation states of transition elements
are found to be in combination with A & B, (A) VO+2  Cr2O72−  MnO4−
which are
(B) VO+2  MnO−4  Cr2O72−
(A) F, O (B) O, N
(C) O, Cl (D) F, Cl (C) Cr2O72−  VO2+  MnO4−
21. Transition elements in lower oxidation states
(D) Cr2O72−  MnO4−  VO2+
act as Lewis acid because
(A) they form complexes 29. In which of the following oxoanions the
(B) they are oxidising agents oxidation state of central atom is not same as
(C) they donate electrons that of its group number in periodic table?
(D) they do not show catalytic properties (A) MnO−4 (B) Cr2 O72−
22. The electrons which take part in order to
(C) VO34− (D) FeO24−
exhibit variable oxidation states by transition
metals are 30. Select the correct statement(s).
(A) ns only (A) Transition metals and many of their
(B) (n–1)d only compounds show paramagnetic behaviour.
(C) ns and (n–1)d only but not np (B) The enthalpies of atomization of the
(D) (n–1)d and np only but not ns transition metals are low.
23. Which of the following statements in (C) The transition metals generally form
incorrect? coloured compounds.
(A) Transition elements exhibit higher enthalpies (D) Transition metals and their many
of atomization as they have stronger compounds act as good catalyst.
interatomic interaction. 31. Statement–1: The number of unpaired
(B) IE2 of 23V <24Cr >25Mn and 28Ni <29Cu >30Zn. electrons in the following gaseous ions:
(C) Ni(II) compounds are more stable that Pt(II) Mn3+, Cr3+, V3+ and Ti3+ are 4, 3, 2 and 1
where as Pt (IV) compounds are more stable respectively
than nickel (IV) Statement–2: Cr3+ is stable in aqueous
(D) The elements which give the greatest solution.
number of oxidation states do not occur in (A) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True;
or near the middle of the series. Statement- 2 is a correct explanation for
24. Which of the following is true for the species Statement- 1.
3d4 configuration? (B) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True;
(A) Cr2+ is reducing in nature Statement- 2 is NOT a correct explanation
(B) Mn3+ is oxidising in nature. for Statement- 1.
(C) Both (A) and (B) (C) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is False.
(D) None of these (D) Statement- 1 is False, Statement- 2 is True.
25. In which compound does vanadium have an 32. Statement–1:Eo for Mn3+ / Mn2+ is more positive
oxidation number of +4? than Cr3+ / Cr2+.
(A) NH4VO2 (B) K4[V(CN)6] Statement–2: The third ionisation energy of Mn
(C) VSO4 (D) VOSO4 is larger than that of Cr.
26. Among the following, the species that is both (A) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True;
paramagnetic and coloured is: Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
(A) [MnO4]2- (B) K4[V(CN)6] Statement-1.
(C) [VO4] 3-
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 (B) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True; (C) VOCl2, FeCl2 (D) FeCl2, MnCl2
Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation 36. Titanium shows magnetic moment of 1.73 BM
for Statement-1. in its compound. What is the oxidation state of
(C) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is False. titanium in the compound?
(D) Statement- 1 is False, Statement- 2 is True. (A) +2 (B) +1
33. Statement–1: Cuprous ion (Cu+) is colourless (C) +3 (D) +4
whereas cupric ion (Cu2+) produces blue colour in 37. Identify the incorrect statement.
solution. (A) Mn2+ has the highest Paramagnetism
Statement–2: Cuprous ion (Cu+) has unpaired amongst the bivalent cations of the 1st
electrons while cupric ion (Cu2+) does not. transition series.
(A) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True; (B) The coloured ions or compounds of
Statement- 2 is a correct explanation for transition elements are due to d-d
Statement- 1. transition, polarization of anion and charge
(B) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True; transfer spectrum.
Statement- 2 is NOT a correct explanation (C) In 3 d series the paramagnetic character
for Statement- 1. first increase to maximum & then starts
(C) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is False. decreasing.
(D) Statement- 1 is False, Statement- 2 is True. (D) None of these.
Consider the following statements and arrange in Questions Based on Compounds of d and f-block
the order of true/false as given in the codes. 38. FeSO4 solution give brown colour ring in
34. S1: Mn2+ compounds more stable than Fe2+ testing nitrates or nitrites. This is–
towards oxidation to their +3 states.
(A) [Fe(H2O)5NO]2+
S2: Titanium and copper both in the first series
of transition metals exhibits +1 oxidation state (B) [Fe(H2O)5(NO)2]2+
most frequently
(C) [Fe(H2O)4(NO)2]2+
S3: Cu+ ion is stable in aqueous solutions.
(A) T T F (B) T F F (D) [Fe(H2O)4 NO]2+
(C) T F T (D) F F T 39. In Solid CuSO4.5H2O, copper is coordinated
Comprehension # 1
to–
Paramagnetism is a properly due to the
(A) Five water molecule
presence of unpaired electrons. In case of
(B) Four water molecules
transition metals, as they contain unpaired
(C) One sulphate ion
electrons in the (n-1) orbitals, most of the
(D) One water molecule
transition metal ions and their compounds are
40. CuSO4 soln. reacts with KCN to give–
paramagnetic. Paramagnetism increases with
(A) Cu(CN)2 (B) CuCN
increases in number of unpaired electrons.
Magnetic moment is calculated from ‘Spin only (C) K2[Cu(CN)4] (D) K3[Cu(CN)4]
formula’ viz. 41. Which statement(s) is (are) correct when a
µ = B.M; n = no. of unpaired electrons. mixture of NaCl & K2Cr2O7 is gently warmed
Similarly, the colour of the compounds of with conc. H2SO4?
transition metals may be attributed to the
(A) A deep red vapour is evolved
presence of incomplete (n – 1)d subshell.
(B) Vapour when passed into NaOH soln gives
When an electron from a lower energy of d-
a yellow soln of Na2CrO4.
orbital is excited to a higher energy d-orbital,
the energy of excitation corresponds to the (C) Chlorine gas is evolved
frequency of light absorbed. This frequency (D) Chromyl chloride is formed.
generally lies in the visible region. The colour 42. In standardization of Na2S2O3 using K2Cr2O7
observed corresponds to complementary by iodometry, the equivalent weight of
colour of the light absorbed. The frequency of K2Cr2O7 is]
the light absorbed is determined by the nature (A) (molecular weight)/2
of the ligand. (B) (molecular weight)/6
35. Which of the following pair of compounds is (C) (molecular weight)/3
expected to exhibit same colour in aqueous (D) same as molecular weight
solution? 43. Mohr's salt is a -
(A) FeCl2, CuCl2 (B) VOCl2, CuCl2 (A) Normal salt (B) Acid salt
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 (C) Basic salt (D) Double salt (A) Cr2O3 (B) Na2Cr2O7
44. The compound which give off Oxygen on (C) Na2CrO4 (D) CrO7
moderate heating is-
54. FeCr2O4 (chromite) is converted to Cr by
(A) Cupric oxide (B) Mercuric oxide
(C) Zinc Oxide (D) Aluminium oxide following steps: Chromite ⎯
⎯→
I
Na2CrO4 ⎯⎯→
II

45. Red precipitate is obtained when silver nitrate

Cr2O3 ⎯⎯→
III
Cr, I , II and III are –
is added to -
(A) K2CrO4 (B) KI I II
(C) KBr (D) Na2S2O III
(A) Na2CO3/ air,  C C
46. Yellow colour changes to orange on
acidification due to formation of- (B) NaOH / air,  C,  Al, 
(C) NaOH/ air,  C,  Mg, 
(A) Cr3+ (B) Cr2O3
(D) conc. H2SO4,  NH4Cl, C, 
(C) Cr2O72– (D) CrO4–
55. Which of the following reactions is not
47. When conc. H2SO4 is added to KMnO4, correct?
explosion take place and the product formed (A)2Na2CrO4 + H+ →Na2Cr2O7 + 2Na+ + H2O
is-
(B) 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2→ 4KMnO4 + 2H2O
(A) Mn2O7 (B) MnO2
(C) MnSO4 (D) Mn2O3 (C) MnO4– + 8H+ + 5Fe2+ → 5Fe3+ + Mn2+ +

48. When (NH4)2Cr2O7is subjected to heat, 4H2O

compound formed are- (D) 2MnO4–+ 5C2O42– + 16H+→ 2Mn2+ +

(A) NH3, Cr2O3 (B) H2O, (NH4)2CrO4 10CO2 + 8H2O
(C) N2, Cr2O3 (D) All of these 56. When excess of
Na2S2O3 is added to
49. Potassium manganate cant be converted into dil.AgNO3, a soluble compound ‘X’ is formed.
potassium permanganate by oxidation– However, when dil. Na2S2O3 is added to conc.
(A) with chlorine (B) with ozone
AgNO3soln, a white precipitate, turning yellow
(C) with carbon monoxide (D) Electrolytically
pH = X pH =Y and finally black precipitate of ‘Y’ is formed.
50. Cr2O72– ⎯⎯⎯ → CrO42– ⎯⎯⎯ → Cr2O72–.
Which is correct pair –
pH valueof X & Y– (A) ‘X’ is Ag2S and ‘Y’ is Na3 [Ag(S2O3)2]
(A) 4 and 5 (B) 4 and 8
(B) ‘X’ is Na3 [Ag(S2O3)2] and ‘Y’ is Ag2S
(C) 8 and 4 (D) 8 and 9
51. Cl2 gas is obtained by various reaction but not (C) ‘X’ is Ag2S2O3 and ‘Y’ is Ag2S

by – (D) ‘X’ is Ag2S2O3 and ‘Y’ is Na3[Ag(S2O3)2]

(A) KMnO4 + Conc.HCl ⎯⎯→

 57. All the following species are strong oxidizing
agents. Their strength as oxidizing agents in

(B) KCl + K2Cr2O7 + Conc.H2SO4 ⎯⎯→ acidic solution is such that –

(C) MnO2 + Conc. HCl ⎯⎯→ (A) S2O82–> Cr2O72–>MnO4–

(D) KCl + F2 ⎯⎯→ (B) MnO4–> Cr2O72–> S2O82–

52. Pyrolusite is MnO2 used to prepare KMnO4, (C) S2O82–>MnO4–> Cr2O72–

steps are MnO2 ⎯
⎯→ (D) None
MnO42− – ⎯⎯→ MnO4− .I
I II

58. Which of the following compounds is coloured

and II are– not due to charge transfer spectra?
(A) fuse with KOH/ air, electrolytic oxidation (A) K2Cr2O7 (B) KMnO4
(B) fuse with KOH/air, electrolytic reduction (C) [Fe(H2O)5NO] SO4 (D) MnO2
(C) fuse with conc. HNO3/air, electrolytic
59. Mercurous ion can be represented as–
reduction
(D) all correct (A) Hg+ (B) Hg+—Hg+
53. Chromite ore has spinel structure & is Cr (C) Hg2+ (D) None of these
analogue of Fe3O4. This ore, when fused with 60. Which of the following elements is/are the
molten NaOH in air, forms– member(s) of 3d series?
(A) Ti (B) Ag
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 (C) V (D) Pd 68. When a solution of Kl is added to a sample of
61. Excess of KI reacts with CuSO4 solution and Cu2+ ions
then Na2S2O3 solution is added to it. which of (A) I– oxidizes Cu2+ to CuI, and is reduced to I2
(B) I– reduces Cu2+ to CuI, and is oxidized to I2
the following is incorrect –
(C) I– oxidized Cu2+ to Cu and is reduced to I2
(A) Evolved 2 is reduced
(D) I– reduces Cu2+ to Cu and is oxidized to I2
(B) CuI2 is formed
69. CuSO4 solution reacts with KCN to give
(C) Na2S2O3 is oxidized
(D) Cu2I2 is precipitated (A) Cu ( CN )2 (B) CuCN

62. Solution of MnO4– is purple-coloured due to (C) K 2 Cu ( CN )2  (D) K 3 Cu ( CN )4 

(A) d-d-transition 70. In Cr2O72– every Cr is linked to
(B) charge transfer from O to Mn (A) two O atoms (B) three O atoms
(C) due to both d-d-transition and charge (C) four O atoms (D) five O atoms
transfer 71. For CrO3 following is not true statement
(D) none of these
(A) it is called chromic acid
63. In Fe2(CO)9
(B) it is colourless due to 3d10 configuration
(A) two bridging CO groups are joined with two
(C) It is bright arrange solid and colour arises
iron atoms
due to charge transfer
(B) five bridging CO groups are joined with two
(D) it is toxic and corrosive
iron atoms −
(C) three bridging CO groups are joined with 72. MnO4 is of intense pink colour, though Mn is
two iron atoms in (+7) oxidation state, it is due to
(D) one bridging CO groups is joined with two (A) oxygen gives colour to it
iron atoms (B) charge transfer when oxygen gives its
64. Which of the following is known as Lunar electron to Mn making it Mn (+VI) hence
caustic? coloured
(A) NaOH (B) KOH (C) Charge transfer when Mn gives its electrons
(C) AgNO3 (D) Fe(NO3)2 to oxygen
65. In concentrated sodium thiosulphate solution (D) None is correct
sliver nitrate gives 73. Amphoteric oxide(s) of Mn is /are
(A) white precipitate of Ag2S2O3 (A) MnO2 (B) Mn3O4
(B) no precipitate but a soluble complex (C) Mn2O7 (D) MnO
Na3[Ag(S2O3)2]
74. ( NH 4 )2 Cr2 O7 ⎯⎯

→ N 2 + 4H 2O + X , oxidation
(C) black precipitate of Ag2S
(D) black precipitate of Ag state of Cr that changes from ( NH4 )2 Cr2O7 to
66. X (deliquescent white crystalline hydroxide) + X is
Y (nitrate) → Z (unstable hydroxide) → (brown (A) 3 (B) 4
mass) (C) 5 (D) – 3
Compounds X, Y, Z and T are respectively
75. KMnO4 +HCl → H 2 + X ( g ) , X is a
(A) NaOH, AgNO3 , AgOH, Ag2O
(A) red liquid (B) violet gas
(B) NaOH, HgNO3 , HgOH, HgO
(C) greenish yellow gas (D) yellow-brown gas
(C) NaOH, AgNO2 , Ag2O, AgOH 76. Acidified chromic acid +H2O2 → X + Y , X
( blue colour )
(D) KOH, AgNO3 , AgOH, Ag2O and Y are
67. When a CuSO4 Solution is treated with an (A) CrO5 and H2O (B) Cr2O3 and H2O
excess of KCN, a colourless complex salt in (C) CrO2 and H2O (D) CrO and H2O
−
which copper has a d 10 configuration is 77. Solution of MnO4 is purple coloured due to
obtained. The salt is (A) d − d − transition
(A) K 2 Cu 2 ( CN )4  (B) K 2 Cu ( CN )6  (B) charge transfer from O to Mn
(C) due to both d-d-transtion and charge
(C) K 3 Cu ( CN )4  (D) K 4 Cu ( CN )5  transfer
(D) None of these

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78. Anhydrous ferrous sulphate on heating gives: (A) Mn2O7, MnO2 (B) Mn2O7, Mn2O3
(A) Both SO2 and SO3 (B) SO2 only (C) MnSO4, MnO2 (D) Mn 2O3− , MnO42−
(C) SO3 only (D) Fe2(SO4)3 only
83. Which of the following products are formed
79. Excess of KI reactions with CuSO4 solution and when potassium bromide reacts with
Na2SO4 solution is added to it. Which of the potassium permangnate in alkaline pH?
following statement is incorrect for this
(A) BrO3− , MnO2 (B) BrO −4 , Mn2+
reaction?
(A) Evolved I2 is reduced (C) Br2, MnO2 (D) B2O–, MnO24−
(B) Cul2 is formed 84. Statement–1: To a solution o f potassium
(C) Na2S2O3 is oxides chromate if a strong acid is added it changes
(D) Cu2I2 is formed. its colour from yellow to orange.
80. The yellow colour solution of Na2CrO4 changes to Statement–2: The colour change is due to the
orange red on passing CO2 gas due to the oxidation of potassium chromate.
formation of: (A) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is True;
(A) CrO5 (B) CrO3 Statement- 2 is a correct explanation for
(C) Na2Cr2O7 (D) Cr2O3 Statement- 1.
→ [X] ⎯⎯⎯ → [Y]
+
81. FeCr2O4 + 4Na2CO3 + O2 ⎯⎯⎯ (B) (B) Statement- 1 is True, Statement- 2 is
fusion H
H2O
True; Statement- 2 is NOT a correct
⎯⎯⎯ → [Z]
+
H
explanation or Statement- 1.
H 2 O2
(C) Statement- is True, Statement- 2 is False.
Which of the following statement is true for
(D) Statement- 1 is False, Statement- 2 is True.
the compounds [X], [Y] and [Z]?
Consider the following statements and arrange in
(A) In all three compounds, the chromium is in
the order of true/false as given in the codes.
+6 oxidation states.
85. S1: Interstitial compounds have high melting
(B) [Z] is a deep blue- violet coloured
points, higher than those of pure metals.
compound which decomposes rapidly in
S2: Permangnate titrations in presence of
aqueous solution into Cr3+ and dioxygen.
hydrochloric acid are unsatisfactory.
(C) Saturated solution of [Y] gives bright orange
S3: KMnO4 does not act as an oxidising agent
compound, chromic anhydride, with
in strong alkaline medium.
concentrated H2SO4.
S4: KMnO4 on heating in a current of H2 gives
(D) All of these
MnO.
82. KMnO4 on treatment with conc. H2SO4 forms a
(A) T T F T (B) T F F T
compound (X) which decomposes explosively
(C) T F T T (D) F F T
on heating forming (Y). The (X) and (Y) are
respectively:

ANSWER KEY
1 AC 16 B 31 B 46 C 61 B 76 B
2 C 17 B 32 AC 47 B 62 B 77 B
3 AB 18 D 33 C 48 C 63 C 78 A
4 C 19 ABC 34 B 49 C 64 C 79 B
5 B 20 A 35 B 50 C 65 B 80 C
6 C 21 A 36 C 51 B 66 A 81 D
7 A 22 C 37 D 52 A 67 C 82 A
8 A 23 D 38 A 53 C 68 B 83 A
9 A 24 C 39 B 54 B 69 D 84 C
10 C 25 D 40 D 55 B 70 C 85 A
11 BCD 26 A 41 ABD 56 B 71 B
12 AB 27 A 42 B 57 C 72 B
13 AB 28 A 43 B 58 D 73 AB
14 ABD 29 D 44 B 59 B 74 D
15 BC 30 ACD 45 A 60 AC 75 C

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