General Properties of the Transition Elements

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General Properties of the Transition Elements: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Lanthanoid Contraction, Standard Electrode Potential of d-Block Elements, Catalytic Properties of d-Block Elements, Variable Oxidation States of d-Block Elements and, Ionic Radii of d-Block Elements

Important Questions on General Properties of the Transition Elements

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Which of the following statements is/are true:

(i) The third ionization enthalpy of manganese  (Z=25)  is exceptionally low.

(ii) Cr2+ is stronger reducing agent than Fe2+.

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The correct order of magnetic moments (spin only values in B.M.) among the species involved is

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Which one of the following is an amphoteric oxide?

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Which of the following pair of ions in the presence of a weak ligand will have the same spin only magnetic moments?

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Among the given transition metals, the element which shows the least number of oxidation states is

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Which of the following ions has a magnetic moment of 5.93 BMAt.no. V=23, Cr=24, Mn=25, Fe=26

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Which of the following ions has maximum magnetic moment?

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The oxidising ability of the given anions follows the order

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Which of the following compounds is expected to be colored?

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Among the following options, identify the one which exhibits the greatest number of oxidation states.

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Complete the following catalytic mechanism,

_____+ 2 I-_____ Fe2++I2 2 Fe2++S2O82-2 Fe3+ +_____

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Write the catalytic mechanism of the reaction between iodide and persulphate ions.

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Which of the following statements holds true for Cu(I) and Cu(II) complexes ?

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Which of the following are the transition metal ions responsible for colour in ruby and emerald respectively?

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Find the metallic and ferromagnetic substance.

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Which out of the following can act as a best reducing agent?

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The colour and magnetic nature of manganate ion MnO42- is-

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Which forms interstitial compounds?

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How many of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions?

(i) Cu+Cu2++Cu
(ii) 3MnO4-+4H+2MnO4-+MnO2+2H2O
(iii) 2KMnO4K2MnO4+MnO2+O2
(iv) 2MnO4-+3Mn2++2H2O5MnO2+4H+