MARGDARSHAN 3.

0 (Target- JEE(Advanced) 2025)

SUBJECT: Chemistry Maximum time : 2 Hr Assignment-8
Topic: Salt Analysis, d-Block Elements, f-Block Elements & s-Block Element
NOTE : Student should attempt this assignment at home and discussion will be done in the
class.

Single Correct Type Questions

1. A metal nitrate reacts with KI to give a black precipitate which on addition of excess of KI is
converted into orange colour solution. The cation of the metal nitrate is:
(A) Hg2+ (B) Bi3+
(C) Pb2+ (D) Cu+
Ans. (B)

2. In blue solution of copper sulphate excess of KCN is added then solution becomes colourless
due to the formation of:
(A) [Cu(CN)4]2 (B) Cu2+ get reduced to form [Cu(CN)4]3
(C) Cu(CN)2 (D) CuCN
Ans. (A)

3. MgSO4 + NH4OH + Na2HPO4 ⎯⎯⎯

→ white crystalline precipitate. The formula of crystalline
precipitate is:
(A) MgCl2. MgSO4 (B) MgSO4 (C) Mg(NH4)PO4 (D) Mg(PO4)2
Ans. (C)

4. A solution of a metal ion when treated with KI gives a red precipitate which dissolves in excess
KI to give a colourless solution. Moreover, the solution of metal ion on treatment with a solution
of cobalt(II) thiocyanate gives rise to a deep blue crystalline precipitate. The metal ion is:
(A) Pb2+ (B) Hg2+ (C) Cu2+ (D) Co2+
Ans. (B)

5. In the following reaction sequence in aqueous solution, the species X, Y and Z, respectively, are
+ + With Time
S2O23− ⎯⎯⎯
Ag
→ X Ag
⎯⎯⎯ → Y ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ Z
Clear White Black
Solution Precipitate Precipitate

(A) [Ag(S2O3)2]3 , Ag2S2O3, Ag2S (B) [Ag(S2O3)3]5 , Ag2SO3, Ag2S

(C) [Ag(SO3)2]3 , Ag2S2O3, Ag (D) [Ag(SO3)3]3 , Ag2SO4, Ag
Ans. (A)

6. A colorless aqueous solution contains nitrates of two metals, X and Y. When it was added to
an aqueous solution of NaCl, a white precipitate was formed. This precipitate was found to be
partly soluble in hot water to give a residue P and a solution Q. The residue P was soluble in
aq. NH3 and also in excess sodium thiosulfate. The hot solution Q gave a yellow precipitate with
KI. The metals X and Y, respectively, are
(A) Ag and Pb (B) Ag and Cd (C) Cd and Pb (D) Cd and Zn
Ans. (A)

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7. The green colour produced in the borax bead test of a chromium(III) salt is due to
(A) Cr(BO2)3 (B) Cr2(B4O7)3 (C) Cr2O3 (D) CrB
Ans. (A)

8. The reaction of Pb(NO3)2 and NaCl in water produces a precipitate that dissolves upon the
addition of HCl of appropriate concentration. The dissolution of the precipitate is due to the
formation of
(A) PbCl2 (B) PbCl4 (C) [PbCl4]2 (D) [PbCl6]2
Ans. (C)

9. In the scheme given below, X and Y, respectively, are

aq. NaOH
Metal halide ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ White precipitate (P) + Filtrate (Q)
aq. H2SO4 ,
PbO (excess)
P ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
2
heat
→ X (a coloured species in solution)
MnO(OH)2
conc. H SO
Q ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
2
warm
4
→ Y (gives blue-coloration with KI-starch paper)
(A) CrO42− and Br2 (B) MnO42− and Cl2 (C) MnO4− and Cl2 (D) MnSO4 and HOCl
Ans. (C)

10. A piece of magnesium ribbon was heated to redness in an atmosphere of nitrogen and on
cooling water was added, the gas evolved was -
(A) Ammonia (B) Hydrogen (C) Nitrogen (D) Oxygen
Ans. (A)

11. Statement-1: Alkali metals dissolve in liquid ammonia to give blue solution.
Statement-2: Alkali metals in liquid ammonia give solvated species of the type [M(NH3)n]+
(M = alkali metals).
(A) statement-1 is true statement-2 is true; statement-2 is correct explanation for
Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
(B) statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true; statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
statement-1
(C) statement-1 is true statement-2 is false
(D) statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true
Ans. (B)

12. Which of the following liberates O2 upon hydrolysis?

(A) Pb3O4 (B) KO2 (C) Na2O2 (D) Li2O2
Ans. (B)

13. Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by:

(A) heating hydrated ferric chloride at a high temperature in a stream of air
(B) heating metallic iron in a stream of dry chlorine gas
(C) reaction of ferric oxide with HCl
(D) reaction of metallic iron with HCl

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Ans. (B)

14. When MnO2 is fused with KOH, a coloured compound is formed, the product and its colour is:
(A) K2MnO4, green (B) KMnO4, purple
(C) Mn2O3, brown (D) Mn3O4, black
Ans. (A)

15. The product of oxidation of I with MnO4 in alkaline medium is

(A) IO3 (B) I2 (C) IO (D) IO4
Ans. (A)

16. In the scheme given below, X and Y, respectively, are

aq. NaOH
Metal halide ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ White precipitate (P) + Filtrate (Q)
aq. H2SO4 ,
PbO (excess)
P ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
2
heat
→ X (a coloured species in solution)
MnO(OH)2
conc. H SO
Q ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
2
warm
4
→ Y (gives blue-coloration with KI-starch paper)

(A) CrO42− and Br2 (B) MnO42− and Cl2

(C) MnO4− and Cl2 (D) MnSO4 and HOCl

Ans. (C)

17. Amongst the following identify the species with an atom in +6 oxidation state.
(A) MnO4 (B) Cr(CN)6 (C) NiF6 (D) CrO2Cl2
Ans. (D)

18. The pair of compounds having metals in their highest oxidation state is:
(A) MnO2, FeCl3 (B) [MnO4] , CrO2Cl2
(C) [Fe(CN)6] 2
(D) [NiCl4]2 , [Ni(CO)4]
Ans. (B)

19. Which of the following pair of compounds is expected to exhibit same colour in aqueous
solution?
(A) FeCl3, CuCl2 (B) VOCI2, CuCl2 (C) VOCI2, FeCl2 (D) FeCl2, MnCl2
Ans. (B)

20. Among the following, the coloured compound is :

(A) CuCl (B) K3[Cu(CN)4] (C) CuF2 (D) [Cu(CH3CN)4]BF4
Ans. (C)

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Multiple Correct Type Questions
21. For the given aqueous reactions, which of the statement(s) is (are) true?
Excess KI + K3[Fe(CN)6] brownish-yellow solution

ZnsO4

White precipitate + brownish-yellow filtrate

Na2S2O3

Colourless solution

(A) The first reaction is a redox reaction.

(B) White precipitate is Zn3[Fe(CN)6]2.
(C) Addition of filtrate to starch solution gives blue colour.
(D) White precipitate is soluble in NaOH solution.
Ans. (ACD)

22. The pair(s) of ions where both the ions are precipitated upon passing H2S gas in presence of
dilute HCl, is(are)
(A) Ba2+, Zn2+ (B) Bi3+, Fe3+ (C) Cu2+, Pb2+ (D) Hg2+, Bi3+
Ans. (CD)

23. The reagent(s) that can selectively precipitate S 2 from a mixture of S2 and SO24− in aqueous
solution is(are)
(A) CuCl2 (B) BaCl2 (C) Pb(OOCCH3)2 (D) Na2[Fe(CN)5NO]
Ans. (AC or A)

24. Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a pink coloured aqueous solute ion of MCl2.6H2O (X)
and NH4Cl gives an octahedral complex Y in the presence of air. In aqueous solution, complex
Y behaves as 1 : 3 electrolyte. The reaction of X with excess HCl at room temperature results in
the formation of a blue coloured complex Z. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of X
and Z is 3.87 B.M., whereas it is zero for complex Y.
Among the following options, which statement(s) is(are) correct?
(A) The hybridization of the central metal ion in Y is d2sp3
(B) Z is a tetrahedral complex
(C) Addition of silver nitrate to Y gives only two equivalents of silver chloride
(D) When X and Z are in equilibrium at 0°C, the colour of the solution is pink
Ans. (ABD)

25. The correct option(s) to distinguish nitrate salts of Mn2+ and Cu2+ taken separately is (are)
(A) Mn2+ shows the characteristic green colour in the flame test
(B) Only Cu2+ shows the formation of precipitate by passing H2S in acidic medium
(C) Only Mn2+ shows the formation of precipitate by passing H2S in faintly basic medium
(D) Cu2+/Cu has higher reduction potential than Mn2+/Mn (measured under similar conditions)
Ans. (BD)
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26. A mixture of two salts is used to prepare a solution S, which gives the following results:

The correct option(s) for the salt mixture is(are)

(A) Pb(NO3)2 and Zn(NO3)2 (B) Pb(NO3)2 and Bi(NO3)3
(C) AgNO3 and Bi(NO3)3 (D) Pb(NO3)2 and Hg(NO3)2
Ans. (AB)

27. Highly pure dilute solution of sodium in liquid ammonia -

(A) Show blue colour (B) exhibits electrical conductivity
(C) Produce sodium amide (D) Produce hydrogen gas
Ans. (AB)

28. The compounds(s) formed upon combustion of sodium metal in excess of air is(are)-

(A) Na2O2 (B) Na2O (C) NaO2 (D) NaOH

Ans. (AB)

29. The correct statement(s) about Cr2+ and Mn3+ is (are)

[Atomic numbers of Cr = 24 and Mn = 25]
(A) Cr2+ is a reducing agent
(B) Mn3+ is an oxidizing agent
(C) Both Cr2+ and Mn3+ exhibit d4 electronic configuration
(D) When Cr2+ is used as a reducing agent, the chromium ion attains d5 electronic configuration
Ans. (ABC)

30. Fusion of MnO2 with KOH in presence of O2 produces a salt W. Alkaline solution of W upon
electrolytic oxidation yields another salt X. The manganese containing ions present in W and X,
respectively, are Y and Z. Correct statement(s) is (are)
(A) Y is diamagnetic in nature while Z is paramagnetic
(B) Both Y and Z are coloured and have tetrahedral shape
(C) In both Y and Z, p-bonding occurs between p-orbitals of oxygen and d-orbitals of
manganese.
(D) In aqueous acidic solution, Y undergoes disproportionation reaction to give Z and MnO2.
Ans. (BCD)

31. Consider the following reactions (unbalanced)

Zn + hot conc. H2SO4 ⎯→ G + R + X
Zn + conc. NaOH ⎯→ T + Q
G + H2S + NH4OH ⎯→ Z (a precipitate) + X + Y
Choose the correct option(s).
(A) The oxidation state of Zn in T is +1 (B) Bond order of Q is 1 in its ground state
(C) Z is dirty white in colour (D) R is a V-shaped molecule
Ans. (BCD)
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Paragraph Type Questions
Paragraph for Question 32 and 33
The reaction of K3[Fe(CN)6] with freshly prepared FeSO4 solution produces a dark blue
4[Fe(CN)6] with the FeSO4 solution in complete
absence of air produces a white precipitate X, which turns blue in air. Mixing the FeSO4 solution
with NaNO3, followed by a slow addition of concentrated H 2SO4 through the side of the test
tube produces a brown ring.
32. Precipitate X is
(A) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 (B) Fe[Fe(CN)6] (C) K2Fe[Fe(CN)6] (D) KFe[Fe(CN)6]
Ans. (C)

33. Among the following, the brown ring is due to the formation of
(A) [Fe(NO)2(SO4)2]2 (B) [Fe(NO)2(H2O)4]3+ (C) [Fe(NO)4(SO4)2] (D) [Fe(NO)(H2O)5]2+
Ans. (D)

Paragraph for Question No. 34 & 35

When potassium iodide is added to an aqueous solution of potassium ferricyanide, a reversible
reaction is observed in which a complex P is formed. In a strong acidic medium, the equilibrium
shifts completely towards P. Addition of zinc chloride to P in a slightly acidic medium results in
a sparingly soluble complex Q.
34. The number of moles of potassium iodide required to produce two moles of P is _____.
Ans. (2)

35. The number of zinc ions present in the molecular formula of Q is _____.
Ans. (2 or 3)

Integer Type Questions

36. Among PbS, CuS, HgS, MnS, Ag2S, NiS, CoS, Bi2S3 and SnS2, the total number of black coloured
sulphides is:
Ans. (6 or 7)

37. The treatment of an aqueous solution of 3.74 g of Cu(NO3)2 with excess KI results in a brown
solution along with the formation of a precipitate. Passing H2S through this brown solution gives
another precipitate X. The amount of X (in g) is ________.
[Given: Atomic mass of H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32, K = 39, Cu = 63, I = 127]
Ans. (0.32)

38. An acidified solution of potassium chromate was layered with an equal volume of amyl alcohol.
When it was shaken after the addition of 1 mL of 3% H 2O2, a blue alcohol layer was obtained.
The blue colour is due to the
of oxygen atoms bonded to chromium through only single bond in a molecule of X?
Ans. (4)

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39. H2S (5 moles) reacts completely with acidified aqueous potassium permanganate solution. In
this reaction, the number of moles of water produced is x, and the number of moles of electrons
involved is y. The value of (x + y) is ____.
Ans. (18)

40. The oxidation number of Mn in the product of alkaline oxidative fusion of MnO2 is.
Ans. 6

41. Consider the following list of reagents :

Acidified K2Cr2O7, alkaline KMnO4, CuSO4, H2O2, Cl2, O3, FeCl2, HNO3 and Na, S2O3.
The total number of reagents that can oxidise aqueous iodide to iodine is :
Ans. 7