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  • A. Half filled subshell
  • B. Completely filled subshell
  • C. Partially filled subshell
  • D. Bought Options A and B are correct

Explanation: As per Hund's rule, atoms with half-filled or completely-filled orbitals are comparably more stable, so removing an electron from such…

Correct answer: Bought Options A and B are correct
  • A. Number of electrons
  • B. Number of Unpaired electrons
  • C. Number of Paired electrons
  • D. Number of Protons

Explanation: Melting point: The constant temperature at which a solid changes into liquid is called melting point.

Correct answer: Number of Unpaired electrons
  • A. n2
  • B. 2n2
  • C. 2n
  • D. 3n

Explanation: Option BThe number of electrons accommodated in an orbit is given by 2n2.

Correct answer: 2n2
  • A. Electronic configuration
  • B. Ionic size
  • C. Reactivity
  • D. pH

Explanation: Isoelectronic species are atoms, ions, or molecules that have the same number of electrons and therefore the same electronic…

Correct answer: Electronic configuration
  • A. beings-block elements
  • B. inert gas configurations
  • C. ns1 electronic configuration
  • D. being metals

Explanation: Second ionization energy can be defined as the removal of one mole of electron from the one mole of monovalent gaseous cation of the…

Correct answer: inert gas configurations
  • A. [He] 2s1
  • B. [Ne] 3s1
  • C. [Ne] 3s2
  • D. [He] 2s2

Explanation: Option A) [He] 2s1 is incorrect because the electronic configuration of helium (He) has only two electrons in its 1s orbital, and…

Correct answer: [Ne] 3s1
  • A. [Ar] 4s23d4
  • B. [Ar] 4s23d5
  • C. [Ar] 4s13d4
  • D. [Ar] 4s13d5

Explanation: The atomic number of Cr is 24. Its electronic configuration is as follows;[Ar]4s13d5If we follow the AufBau principle, it should have been…

Correct answer: [Ar] 4s13d5
  • A. 8
  • B. 32
  • C. 18
  • D. 25

Explanation: The maximum number of electron that can accommodate in a shell is given by the formula 2n2.

Correct answer: 18
  • A. Half filled subshell
  • B. Completely Filled Subshell
  • C. Partially filled subshell
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation: Half-filled subshells and completely filled subshells have a symmetrical distribution of electrons e.g. p3 or p6.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Pt
  • B. Fe
  • C. Cu
  • D. W

Explanation: Tungsten (W) is used in bulbs because of its physical properties like high melting point compared to other options and apt resistivity to…

Correct answer: W
  • A. Lead
  • B. Copper
  • C. Silver
  • D. Gold
  • E. None of the above

Explanation: The explanation for this question will be added soon.

Correct answer: Lead
  • A. Mn
  • B. Fe
  • C. Zn
  • D. Cr

Explanation: The electronic configuration of zinc is [Ar]3d10 4s2 It can only lose two electrons from the 4s orbital and show +2 oxidation state.

Correct answer: Zn
  • A. Cu
  • B. Sc
  • C. Zn
  • D. Cr

Explanation: Zn has its d orbital completely filled thus it cannot be called a transition element and cannot possess the properties shown by the…

Correct answer: Zn
  • A. Na
  • B. Cr
  • C. Rb
  • D. K

Explanation: Chromium (Cr) is a transition metal, therefore it forms complexes due to the difference in the electronic configuration.

Correct answer: Cr
  • A. 48
  • B. 32
  • C. 58
  • D. 28
  • E. 38

Explanation: According to federal text book, there are 38 transition elements. These d-block elements have 4 series i.e first outer transition series…

Correct answer: 38
  • A. Because of high melting point
  • B. Because d-electrons of outer shell take part in bonding
  • C. Because s-electrons of the outer shell take part in bonding
  • D. Both s and d electrons take part in bonding

Explanation: Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that arises from electrostatic attractive forces between conduction electrons in the form…

Correct answer: Both s and d electrons take part in bonding
  • A. Diamagnetic
  • B. Paramagnetic
  • C. Good conductor
  • D. Ferromagnetic

Explanation: Paramagnetic substances are attracted to magnetic fields.

Correct answer: Paramagnetic
  • A. Ligand
  • B. Monodentate ligand
  • C. Bidentate ligand
  • D. Polydentate ligand

Explanation: Bidentate ligands have two electron pairs that they can donate to form a dative bond.

Correct answer: Bidentate ligand
  • A. Zn
  • B. Mg
  • C. H
  • D. All of these

Explanation: C is correct option because several interstitial compounds are formed by the transition metals.

Correct answer: H
  • A. Complex compound
  • B. Transition element ion
  • C. Anion
  • D. Complex anion

Explanation: [Fe(CN)6)4- is a complex species as it has a central transition metal ion, Fe2+, that is surrounded by 6 anions, CN-, which act as ligands…

Correct answer: Complex anion