TEST -1 (d and f block )
1.73BM.
Q1. A.Which of the following ions will have a magnetic moment value of
Sc3+, Ti3+, Ti2+, Cu2+, Zn2+
sacrificial electrode, Ni or Zn ? Why? (Given standard electrode
b.In order to protect iron from corrosion, which one will you prefer as a
potentials of Ni, Fe and Zn are −0.25 V, −0.44 V and −0.76 V
respectively.)
Q2.(a)Which of the following is colourless and why ?
Ti 4+
, Cr 3+
,V 3+
(b)Why is Mn2+ is much more resistant than Fe2+ towards oxidation?
Q3. On the basis of the given figure, answer the following questions:
(A) Why manganese has lower melting point than chromium?
(B) Why do transition metals of 3𝑑 series have lower melting points as
compared to 4𝑑 series?
(C) In the third transition series, identify and name the metal with the
highest melting point.
Q4. (A) Why are fluorides of transition metals more stable in their higher
oxidation state as compared to the lower oxidation state?
(B) Which one of the following would feel attraction when placed in
Co2+, Ag+, Ti4+, Zn2+
magnetic field:
(C) It has been observed that first ionization energy of 5𝑑 series of
transition elements are higher than that of 3𝑑 and 4𝑑 series, explain
why?
OR
Q4.(A) Write any two consequences of Lanthanoid contraction.
(B) Name the element of 3𝑑 series which exhibits the largest number of
Q5. Following ions are given:Cr2+, Cu2+, Cu+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn3+
oxidation states. Give reason.
Identify the ion which is:
(A) a strong reducing agent.
(B) unstable in aqueous solution.
(C ) a strong oxidising agent. Give suitable reason in each.
Q6.a. "Color in transition-series metal compounds is generally due to
transitions and 𝑑 − 𝑑 transitions. TiO2 is one of the most efficient
electronic transitions of two major types, namely, charge transfer
photocatalyst materials for the degradation of organic dyes." Explain.
b.Explain, why Zn2+ salts are white while Cu2+ salts are coloured.
c. Explain why Zr and Hf have almost similar atomic radii.
Q7. (A) Account for the following:
(i) E∘ value for Mn+3/Mn+2 couple is much more positive than that for
Cr3+/Cr2+
(ii) Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states.
(iii)Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of
(C) Write the chemical equations for the preparation of KMnO4 from
Lanthanoids and Actinoids.
MnO2
Q8. When MnO2 is fused with KOH in the presence of KNO3 as an
oxidizing agent, it gives a dark green compound (𝐴).Compound (A)
alkaline solution of compound (B) oxidises KI to compound (C) whereas
disproportionates in acidic solution to give purple compound (B). An
an acidified solution of compound(B) oxidises KI to (D). Identify (A), (B),
(C) and (D).
Q9.Complete the following equations:
(A) MnO2 + KOH + O2 →
(B) 4MnO− + I− + H+ →
(C 7Cr 2O72−+ Sn2+ + H+ →
(D)Fe2+ +4 MnO− + H+ →
(E)MnO4 −
+ H2O + I− →
Q10. When chromite ore FeCr2O4 is fused with NaOH in presence of air, a
yellow coloured compound (𝑋) is obtained which on acidification with
dilute sulphuric acid gives a compound (Y). Compound (Y) on reaction
with KCl forms an orange coloured crystalline compound (Z).
a.Write the formulae of the compounds (X), (Y) and (Z).
b.Write one use of compound (Z).
