D & F Block Elements

Practice Paper for Boards – I

Multiple choice questions
1. Match the properties with the elements of 3d series:
(i) Lowest enthalpy of atomization (p) Sc
(ii) Shows maximum number of oxidation states (q) Mn
(iii) Transition metal that do not form coloured (r) Zn
compounds
(s) Ti
(a) (i)→(r), (ii)→(q), (iii)→(p)
(b) (i)→(r), (ii)→(s), (iii)→(p)
(c) (i)→(p), (ii)→(q), (iii)→(r)
(d) (i)→(s), (ii)→(r), (iii)→(p)
2. Which property of transition metals enables them to behave as catalysts?
(a) High melting point
(b) High ionisation enthalpy
(c) Alloy formation
(d) Variable oxidation states
3. Which of the following ions has the electronic configuration 3d6? (Atomic number, Mn = 25, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(a) Ni3+
(b) Co3+
(c) Mn2+
(d) Mn3+
4. Which of the following transition metals shows +1 and +2 oxidation states?
(a) Mn
(b) Zn
(c) Sc
(d) Cu
5. Which of the following options give the correct arrangement of the atomic radii of the 3d, 4d and 5d transition series
of elements?
(a) 3d < 4d < 5d
(b) 3d < 4d ≈ 5d
(c) 3d ≈ 4d < 5d
(d) 3d > 4d > 5d
6. “Greater number of electrons from (n−1)d in addition to the ns electrons are involved in the interatomic metallic
bonding.” Which of the following case is result of the above statement:
(a) Vanadium forms complexes
(b) Platinum acts as catalyst
(c) Chromium is having higher melting point than Vanadium and Manganese
(d) Manganese show oxidation states ranging from +2 to +7
7. The electronic configuration of Cu(II) is 3d9 whereas that of Cu(I) is 3d10. Which of the following is correct?
(a) Cu(II) is more stable
(b) Cu(II) is less stable
(c) Cu(I) and Cu(II) are equally stable
(d) Stability of Cu(I) and Cu(II) depends on nature of copper salts
8. Electronic configuration of a transition element X in +3 oxidation state is [Ar]3d5. What is its atomic number?
(a) 25
(b) 26
(c) 27
(d) 24
9. When KMnO4 solution is added to oxalic acid solution, the decolourisation is slow in the beginning but becomes
instantaneous after some time because:
(a) CO2 is formed as the product
(b) Reaction is exothermic
(c) MnO4− catalyses the reaction
(d) Mn2+ acts as auto-catalyst
10. Which set of ions exhibit specific colours? (Atomic number of Sc = 21, Ti = 22, V = 23, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Ni = 28,
Cu = 29 and Zn = 30)
(a) Sc3+, Ti4+, Mn3+
(b) Sc3+, Zn2+, Ni2+
(c) V3+, V2+, Fe3+
(d) Ti3+, Ti4+, Ni2+
11. KMnO4 is coloured due to:
(a) d-d transitions
(b) charge transfer from ligand to metal
(c) unpaired electrons in d-orbital of Mn
(d) charge transfer from metal to ligand

Assertion-Reason Questions
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the
correct choice as:
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If assertion is false and reason is true.
12. Assertion: Transition metals show their highest oxidation state with oxygen.
Reason: The ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds to metals.
13. Assertion: Transition metals have high enthalpy of atomization.
Reason: Greater number of unpaired electrons in transition metals results in weak metallic bonding.
14. Assertion: Copper is a non-transition element.
Reason: Copper has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state.
15. Assertion: The highest oxidation state of osmium is +8.
Reason: Osmium is a 5d element.
16. Assertion: Transition metals have low melting points.
Reason: The involvement of greater number of (n−1)d and ns electrons in the interatomic metallic bonding.
17. Assertion: Chemistry of Actinoids is more complicated than Lanthanoids.
Reason: Actinoid elements are radioactive in nature.

Case Based MCQs

Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
In transition elements, generally, ions of the same charge in a given series show progressive decrease in radius with
increasing atomic number. This is because the new electron the new electron enters a d-orbital each time the nuclear
charge increases by unity. But the radii of the third (5d) series are virtually the same as those of the corresponding
members of the second series. This phenomenon is associated with the intervention of the 4f orbitals which must be
filled before the 5d series of elements begin. The filling of 4f before 5d orbital results in a regular decrease in atomic
radii called Lanthanoid contraction.
Following are the transition metal ions of 3d series: Ti 4+, V2+, Mn3+, Cr3+ (Atomic number: Ti = 22, V = 23,
Mn = 25, Cr = 24)
18. Among the following transition metal ions of 3d series: Ti4+, V2+, Mn3+, Cr3+, identify the element which acts as the
most strong oxidizing agent.
(a) Ti4+
(b) V2+
(c) Mn3+
 (d) Cr3+
19. Which of the following ion is colourless?
(a) Ti4+
(b) Fe2+
(c) Mn3+
(d) Ni2+
20. Atomic radii of third series of transition elements is similar to that of the second series as 4f orbitals need to be filled
before the 5d series begin. This is called
(a) d-d transition
(b) Lanthanide contraction
(c) Inert pair effect
(d) Charge transfer from metal to ligand
21. Which of the following elements possesses similar radii?
(a) Zr, Hf
(b) Cr, Ni
(c) Hg, Cd
(d) La, Hf

Subjective Questions

22. Explain the following observations:

(a) Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals (4d10) in its ground state, yet it is regarded as a transition element.
(b) E° value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than Cr3+/Cr2+.
23. Complete and balance the following chemical equations:
(a) Fe2+ + MnO4− + H+ →
(b) MnO4− + H2O + I− →
24. When FeCr2O4 is fused with Na2CO3 in the presence of air it gives a yellow solution of the compound (A).
Compound (A) on acidification gives compound (B). Compound (B) on reaction with KCl forms an orange coloured
compound (C). An acidified solution of compound (C) oxidises Na2SO3 to (D). Identify (A), (B), (C) and (D).
25. Give reasons:
(a) E° value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Fe3+/Fe2+.
(b) Iron has higher enthalpy of atomization than that of copper.
(c) Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution whereas Ti3+ is coloured.
26. Give reasons for the following:
(a) Transition metals show variable oxidation states.
(b) E° value for Zn2+/Zn is negative while that of Cu2+/Cu is positive.
(c) Highest oxidation state of Mn with fluorine is +4 whereas with oxygen it is +7.
27. Following ions are given: Cr2+, Cu2+, Cu+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn3+
Identify which ion is (a) a strong reducing agent
(b) unstable in aqueous solution
(c) a strong oxidizing agent
Give suitable reason for each.
28. Account for the following:
(a) Eu2+ with electronic configuration [Xe]4f76s0 is a strong reducing agent
(b) Ce4+ is a strong oxidizing agent.
29. Identify the following:
(a) Oxo anion of chromium which is stable in acidic medium.
(b) The lanthanoid element which exhibits +4 oxidation state.
30. Explain the following:
(a) Out of Sc3+, Co2+ and Cr3+ ions, only Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solutions. (Atomic No. of Co = 27, Sc = 21
and Cr = 24)
(b) Mn2O3 is basic whereas Mn2O7 is acidic.
(c) La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH)3
31. Give reasons for the following:
(a) Transition metals have high enthalpy of atomization.
(b) Manganese has lower melting point even though it has a higher number of unpaired electrons for bonding.
(c) Ce4+ is a strong oxidizing agent.
32. Answer the following questions:
(a) Write two similarities between chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
(b) Complete the following equation: 3MnO42− + 4H+ →
33. Account for the following:
(a) Transition elements show variable oxidation states.
(b) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals
34. Write the preparation of the following:
(a) Na2Cr2O7 from Na2CrO4
(b) K2MnO4 from MnO2
35. Explain the following trends in the properties of the members of the first series of transition elements:
(a) E°(M2+|M) value for copper is positive (+0.34 V) in contrast to the other members of the series.
(b) Cr2+ is reducing while Mn3+ is oxidizing, though both have d4 configuration.
(c) The oxidizing power in the series increases in the order VO2+ < Cr2O72− < MnO4−