The oxo metal anions of the 3d series in which the metal exhibits an oxidation state equal to its group number is /are:
| 1. | 2. | ||
| 3. | 4. | All of these |
The correct statement regarding the element silver(Ag) is:
| 1. | It is a hard metal. |
| 2. | It is not a transition element. |
| 3. | It has a partially filled d orbital in a +2 oxidation state. Thus, it is a transition element. |
| 4. | None of the above |
The enthalpy of atomization of transition metals is high due to :
1. High effective nuclear charge
2. A large number of valence electrons
3. Very strong metallic bonds
4. All of the above
Find the set of ions that are coloured in aqueous solution.
4. None of the above.
The correct statement(s) regarding the oxidation state of transition elements is/are:
1. The oxidation state can vary from +1 to +7
2. Variable oxidation states are possible.
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. None of the above
Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ compounds towards oxidation in their +3 state because :
| 1. | 3d5 configuration is more stable than 3d6 configuration. |
| 2. | 3d6 configuration is more stable than 3d5 configuration. |
| 3. | 3p5 configuration is less stable than 3p6 configuration. |
| 4. | 3p6 configuration is less stable than 3p5 configuration. |
The consequence(s) of lanthanoid contraction is/are :
| 1. | Similarity in the properties of second and third transition series. |
| 2. | Separation of lanthanoids is difficult. |
| 3. | Variation in the basic strength of lanthanide hydroxides. |
| 4. | All of the above. |
The transition metals generally form coloured compounds due to :
| 1. | Absorption of radiation to promote an electron . |
| 2. | Presence of ligands, the d-orbitals split up into two sets of orbitals. |
| 3. | Energy required to promote an electron in d subshell is low. |
| 4. | All of the above. |
The reaction(s) involved in the preparation of potassium dichromate from iron chromite ore is/are:
| 1. | FeCr2O4 + NaOH + O2 → Na2CrO4 + Fe2O3 + H2O |
| 2. | Na2CrO4 + H2SO4 (conc.) → Na2Cr2O7 + Na2SO4 + H2O |
| 3. | Na2Cr2O7 + KCl→ K2Cr2O7 + NaCl |
| 4. | All of the above. |
| 1. | The number of oxidation states increases on moving from Sc to Mn. |
| 2. | The relative stability of the +2 oxidation state increases on moving from top to bottom. |
| 3. | The relative stability of the +2 oxidation state decreases on moving from top to bottom. |
| 4. | Both (1) and (2) |