Free Electronic Structure of d-Block Elements MCQs with Answers

154 Electronic Structure of d-Block Elements MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.

The electronic structure of d-block elements covers the filling of the (n-1)d and ns orbitals, general electronic configurations, and the exceptions shown by chromium and copper. It explains how partially filled d orbitals produce variable oxidation states, coloured ions, magnetic behaviour and complex formation, while distinguishing transition elements from elements with completely filled d subshells.

Last updated

154 questions · page 7 of 8

  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 1

Explanation: Option B "4"It is the total number of electron pair donated by ligands to the central metal atom or ion .

Correct answer: 4
  • A. Coinage metals
  • B. Nobel metals
  • C. Transition metals
  • D. Alkali metals

Explanation: D-block elements are call transition metals while f block are called inner transition elements.

Correct answer: Transition metals
  • A. Sc
  • B. Y
  • C. Cd
  • D. Co

Explanation: Option D is correct since only Co is a typical transition element.Group 2B (Zn, Cd, and Hg) and group 3B(Sc, Y, and La) are nontypical…

Correct answer: Co
  • A. Orbitals of f-subshell
  • B. Orbital's of d-sub shell
  • C. Orbitals of p-subshell
  • D. Both A and B

Explanation: This option is correct because it covers both option A and option B which are true.

Correct answer: Both A and B
  • A. Ionization state
  • B. Oxidation state
  • C. Electronic configuration
  • D. Formation of complexes

Explanation: Lanthanides and actinides are both transition elements and form complexes.

Correct answer: Formation of complexes
  • A. Na
  • B. Co
  • C. Ba
  • D. Ra

Explanation: "Cobalt" shows variable transition states and has a partially filled d-orbital therefore it is a transition element hence the answer is B.

Correct answer: Co
  • A. 48
  • B. 32
  • C. 58
  • D. 28

Explanation: There are "38" d-block elements that show variable oxidation states and have partially filled d-orbitals hence the answer is A.

Correct answer: 48
  • A. Diamagnetic
  • B. Paramagnetic
  • C. Good conductor
  • D. Ferromagnetic

Explanation: Compounds which have one or more unpaired electrons are attracted to poles of magnets and such compounds are called paramagnetic…

Correct answer: Paramagnetic
  • A. Cr
  • B. Mn
  • C. Fe
  • D. All of these

Explanation: The presence of unpaired electrons causes a molecule to be paramagnetic.

Correct answer: Cr
  • A. Molecular
  • B. Ionic
  • C. Covalent
  • D. Metallic

Explanation: Explanation:Electron gas theory was proposed by Drude and Loren. It helps explain the bonding in metals.

Correct answer: Metallic
  • A. Zn, Cd, Pb
  • B. Zn, Cd, Hg
  • C. Zn, Cd, Ba
  • D. Zn, Cd, Bi

Explanation: Explanation:In modern periodic table, the elements in group ll-B are Zn, Cd, and Hg. This option is not correct.

Correct answer: Zn, Cd, Hg
  • A. d-orbital
  • B. s-orbital
  • C. p-orbital
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Explanation:The color of the transition metal ions/compounds is due to the electrons present in d-orbital.

Correct answer: d-orbital
  • A. Unpaired electrons
  • B. Paired electrons
  • C. Protons
  • D. Neutrons

Explanation: A is correct as the presence of unpaired electrons results in a weak attraction to magnets.An unpaired electron has a magnetic dipole…

Correct answer: Unpaired electrons
  • A. Central metal ion
  • B. Water molecule
  • C. Complex ion
  • D. Outer anion

Explanation: The central metal ion has the coordination number 4. To bring the electrons from lower to higher energy levels, the photon is absorbed and…

Correct answer: Central metal ion
  • A. Linear
  • B. Square planar
  • C. Tetrahedral
  • D. Octahedral

Explanation: The cobalt ion is in +3 oxidation state and has an electronic configuration of 3d6.

Correct answer: Octahedral
  • A. Lanthanides
  • B. Transition elements
  • C. Rate gases
  • D. Actinides

Explanation: Actinides are a series of chemical elements that span from atomic number 89 (actinium) to 103 (lawrencium) on the periodic table.

Correct answer: Actinides
  • A. Scandium family
  • B. Iron family
  • C. Titanium family
  • D. Beryllium family

Explanation: Beryllium (Be) and its family, which includes elements such as magnesium and calcium, are not transition metals.

Correct answer: Beryllium family
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: The charge on EN is 0. The charge on the water is 0, the charge on CN is -1, and the charge on the complex is +2.

Correct answer: 3
  • A. Zn2
  • B. Cu2
  • C. Fe
  • D. Ba+2

Explanation: Reaction is CuSO4+2NH4OH----> (NH4)2SO4 +Cu(OH)2 The solution contains Cu2+ ions.

Correct answer: Cu2
  • A. red
  • B. blue
  • C. orange
  • D. black

Explanation: Nickel bis(dimethyl glyoximate) is the coordination complex with a bright red colour.

Correct answer: red