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The 5d series of transition metals have more frequent metal-metal bonding in their compounds than do the 3d and 4d metals. Explain.

Important Questions on The d- and f-Block Elements

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Which of the following statements is incorrect for pair of elements Zr - Hf?
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The electronic configuration of a transition element Xin +3 state is [Ar]3d6. Its atomic number is ______
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What is the general outer electronic configuration of the coinage metals ?
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Identify the element for which electronic configuration in +3 oxidation state is [Ar]3 d5:
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The basic character of the transition metal monoxide follows the order
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In which of the following pairs, the outermost electronic configuration will be the same?
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Silver atom has completely filled d orbitals (4d10) in its ground state. How can you say that it is a transition element?
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Identify the correct statement(s) from the following:
i) There are four d-block series.
ii) Total d-block elements are 40.
iii) Third d-block series starts with Lanthanum and ends with mercury.
iv) All the d-block members are metals and found in nature.
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Number of electrons that Vanadium (Z=23) has in p-orbitals is equal to:
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I   List-II  
(A) Electronic configuration of americium. 1. Corrosive Sublimate
(B) BM of Sm3+,La3+,Gd3+ 2. Rn5f7s2
(C) TiCl4H2O Amphoteric white solid 3. 5.9, 0.0, 7.94
(D) Hg2Cl2aquaregia Compound used in antiseptic and dressing skin 4. TiO2

 

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Which of the following ions will give colourless aqueous solution?
 
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Why is zinc not regarded as a transition element? (atomic number Zn=30).
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Account for the following: Zn, Cd, Hg are considered as d-block elements but not as transition elements.