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Transition elements are identified by their partially filled d subshells in atoms or common ions. The topic covers the electronic structure of d-block elements, including the filling order of 4s and 3d orbitals, variable oxidation states and the distinction between transition elements and elements with completely filled d subshells.

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  • A. [Co(H₂O)]²⁺
  • B. [Co(H₂O)₆]-
  • C. [CO(H₂O)₆]
  • D. [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺

Explanation: From the written formula, (II) indicates the complex has a +2 charge. Hexa-aquacobalt means there are 6 water molecules attached to one…

Correct answer: [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺
  • A. Increases
  • B. Increases and then decreases
  • C. Rapidly decreases and then becomes constant
  • D. Decreases and then increases

Explanation: Over all trend can be explained based two factors that are working there, nuclear attractions and inter electronic repulsions, where one…

Correct answer: Decreases and then increases
  • A. Blue and red
  • B. Green
  • C. Yellow
  • D. Violet

Explanation: In [Ti(H₂O)₆]³⁺, the Ti atom has one valence electron which is excited when it absorbs yellow light.

Correct answer: Violet
  • A. Sc, Y, La
  • B. Sc, Cu, Au
  • C. Cu, Ag, Au
  • D. Zn, Cd, Hg

Explanation: Group III B has the following elements: Scandium (Sc) Yttrium (Y) Lanthanum (La) Actinium (Ac) Zn, Cd, Hg are members of group II B while…

Correct answer: Sc, Y, La
  • A. Black
  • B. Orange
  • C. White
  • D. Green

Explanation: Copper, a reddish-brown solid, when heated in air is oxidized to Copper (II) oxide or cupric oxide. It is a black solid.

Correct answer: Black
  • A. Cr, Ag, Al
  • B. Ag, Mn, Ni
  • C. Cr, Mn, Ni
  • D. Cu, Au, Mn

Explanation: Alloy steel is made up of many elements such as iron, carbon, vanadium, silicon, nickel, manganese, copper and chromium.

Correct answer: Cr, Mn, Ni
  • A. Hg
  • B. Zn
  • C. C
  • D. Fe

Explanation: Iron (Fe) is the most stable element in the periodic table as its structure, particularly its nucleus, is the most stable out of all the…

Correct answer: Fe
  • A. Due to both s and d orbitals
  • B. Due to s orbitals
  • C. Due to d orbitals
  • D. Due to unpaired electrons

Explanation: Transition elements have incomplete d orbitals, which allow electrons in other orbitals like s orbitals to get excited and jump into these…

Correct answer: Due to d orbitals
  • A. Ionic
  • B. Coordinate covalent
  • C. None of these
  • D. Covalent

Explanation: A coordinate covalent bond, also known as a dative bond, is a kind of two-center, two-electron covalent bond in which the two electrons…

Correct answer: Coordinate covalent
  • A. Quantum Leap
  • B. Orbital delocalization
  • C. d-d splitting
  • D. d-d splitting and orbital delocalization

Explanation: When the ligands approach the central metal ion, d- or f-subshell degeneracy is broken due to the static electric field.

Correct answer: d-d splitting
  • A. All of these
  • B. Nickel
  • C. Cobalt
  • D. Iron

Explanation: Iron, cobalt, and nickel are important transition elements that are used in industries and are part of various machinery and appliances as…

Correct answer: All of these
  • A. Complex ion
  • B. Ligand
  • C. Coordination sphere
  • D. Complex compound

Explanation: The correct option for the given question is C) Coordination sphere. The coordination sphere refers to the central transition metal ion…

Correct answer: Coordination sphere
  • A. Increases
  • B. Decreases
  • C. Remain the same
  • D. No regular trend

Explanation: The melting points and boiling points of the 3d transition metals increase up to the middle of the series and then decrease.This is…

Correct answer: Increases
  • A. +7
  • B. -7
  • C. +6
  • D. -6

Explanation: Oxidation no of Mn=?Oxidation no of O=-2Overall charge on coordination sphere=-2Mn+4(-2)=-2Mn-8=-2 Mn=8-2Mn=+6

Correct answer: +6
  • A. Zn
  • B. Hg
  • C. Cu
  • D. Fe

Explanation: Zinc: Zinc is the main metal in brass, but it is not present in bronze.Mercury: Mercury is a liquid metal that is not used in the…

Correct answer: Cu
  • A. Au
  • B. Ag
  • C. Cu
  • D. AlI of these options are correct

Explanation: All these three Au(gold), Ag(silver) and Cu (copper) are coinage metals and are used in making of coins.

Correct answer: AlI of these options are correct
  • A. Fe2+
  • B. Mn2+
  • C. Cr5+
  • D. Zn2+

Explanation: Option A: In Fe[2],The electrons fill up 3d orbitals after 4s orbitals are filled.

Correct answer: Mn2+
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 1

Explanation: The coordination number of an atom in a given molecule or a crystal refers to the total number of atoms, ion, or molecules bonded to the…

Correct answer: 4
  • A. Tetrahedral
  • B. Square planar
  • C. Trigonal bipyramidal
  • D. Octahedral

Explanation: The sp3d2 hybridization leads to a central metal that has an octahedral geometry.

Correct answer: Octahedral
  • A. Complex formation
  • B. Color
  • C. Fixed valency
  • D. D-orbital

Explanation: The transition metal ions have unpaired d electrons which jump from one orbital to another.

Correct answer: Fixed valency