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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. 2B
- B. 3B
- C. 1B
- D. Both A and B
Explanation: Non-typical transition elements belong to groups 2B and 3B.Group 2B consists of the zinc group elements, which include zinc (Zn), cadmium…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 3 sets
- B. 4 sets
- C. 5 sets
- D. 2 sets
Explanation: When d-orbitals are involved in bonding, they split into two sets of energy levels, one set has higher energy than the other.
Correct answer: 2 sets- A. Coordinate covalent
- B. Ionic
- C. Metallic
- D. Covalent
Explanation: A coordination complex is the product of a Lewis acid-base reaction in which neutral molecules or anions (called ligands) bond to a…
Correct answer: Coordinate covalent- A. All
- B. +3
- C. +2
- D. +4
Explanation: Elements with d orbitals usually exhibit oxidation states ranging from +2 to +7.
Correct answer: All- A. +7, +6, +2, +4
- B. +6, +7, +2, +4
- C. +7, +6, +4, +2
- D. +4, +6, +7, +2
Explanation: In KMnO4, we know that oxygen has a -2 oxidation state, and potassium has a +1 oxidation state.
Correct answer: +7, +6, +4, +2- A. Sc and Zn
- B. Cu and Sc
- C. Zn and Cu
- D. Cu and Cr
Explanation: Both Cu and Cr show abnormal electronic configurations.Cu (Copper) has the electronic configuration of [Ar] 3d10 4s1 instead of [Ar] 3d9…
Correct answer: Cu and Cr- A. Chelates are usually more stable than ordinary complexes
- B. Ordinary complexes are more stable than chelates
- C. Monodentate ligands form the chelates complexes
- D. Chelates have no ring structures
Explanation: Chelate ligands can form a ring with central metal. Therefore it can regulate electrons within a ring.
Correct answer: Chelates are usually more stable than ordinary complexes- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: The electronic configuration Mn is [Ar] 3d5 4s2. Option A is the only option that depicts this electronic configuration.
Correct answer: A- A. Cast Iron > Wrought Iron > Steel
- B. Wrought Iron > Steel > Cast Iron
- C. Cast Iron > Steel > Wrought Iron
- D. Cast Iron < Steel > Wrought Iron
Explanation: Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon content (less than 0.08%). Typically there is less than 0.40% carbon in most steels.
Correct answer: Cast Iron > Steel > Wrought Iron- A. +2
- B. +3
- C. -6
- D. -3
Explanation: K has a +1 charge, so K3 is +3. CN has a -1 charge, so (CN)6 is -6. So, +3 + -6 + x = 0 -3 + x = 0 x = +3 So, the oxidation state of 'Fe'…
Correct answer: +3- A. Color of ions of these metals
- B. Variable oxidation states of metals
- C. Stability associated with this configuration
- D. Complex formation tendency of metals
Explanation: Two types of electronic configurations are the most stable 1-Completely filled 2: Completely and Partially filled Example: for P subshell…
Correct answer: Stability associated with this configuration- A. Copper
- B. Cobalt
- C. Zinc
- D. Ni
Explanation: For remembering 3D series, we have a mnemonic
Correct answer: Ni- A. Zinc
- B. Chromium
- C. Vanadium
- D. Manganese
Explanation: Common oxidation states of manganese are +2, +3, +4, +6, and +7, although all oxidation states from −3 to +7 have been observed.
Correct answer: Manganese- A. 4
- B. 7
- C. 6
- D. 5
Explanation: In the given complex six cyanide ligands are bonded to the central atom, iron.
Correct answer: 6- A. CH3COO−
- B. (CH2)2(NH2)2
- C. SCN−
- D. NO2−
Explanation: A chelating ligand is a ligand that is mostly attached to a central metal ion by bonds that are from two or more donor atoms.
Correct answer: (CH2)2(NH2)2- A. KMnO4
- B. MnO2
- C. MnCl2
- D. Mn2(SO4)3
Explanation: The reducing power is the ability to give electrons and reduce others. The compound having maximum oxidation number will have the zero…
Correct answer: KMnO4- A. Lead
- B. Iron
- C. Copper
- D. Chromium
Explanation: Fe 2+ and Fe3+ ions are used as catalysts in this reaction since both the reactants are negatively charged, they repel each other, leading…
Correct answer: Iron- A. -2
- B. 6
- C. 4
- D. None
Explanation: In [Co(en)2 Cl2] No. of monodentate ligand (Cl) =2 No. of bidentate ligand,(Ethylene diamine) =2 ∴ Co-ordination no. of the metal =2+2×2=6
Correct answer: 6- A. Sc
- B. Mn
- C. V
- D. Ti
Explanation: The acidic strength of oxides of different elements will depend on the tendency of oxygen atoms to accept electrons.
Correct answer: Mn- A. Didentate
- B. Tridentate
- C. Tetradentate
- D. Hexadentate
Explanation: Ethylenediamine diacetate is a chemical compound with tetradentate coordination properties, not bidentate.
Correct answer: Tetradentate