General Properties of the Transition Elements

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General Properties of the Transition Elements: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Lattice Structure of d-Block Elements, Metallic Properties of d-Block Elements, Colours of First Row Transition Metals & Lanthanoid Contraction etc.

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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Assertion: Transition metals and their complexes show catalytic activity.

Reason: The activation energy of a reaction is lowered by the catalyst.

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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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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+

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Which of the following represents the incorrect order of property mentioned?

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An element of 3d-transition series shows two oxidation states x and y differing by two units. Then compounds in oxidation state

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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Which of the following compound is expected to show similar magnetic behavior?

(Atomic no. of Fe is 26, Cu is 29, V is 23, Mn is 25)

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Metals that are usually used as catalysts belong to

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Which of the two have an almost similar size?

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Which of the following oxide shows electrical properties like metals?

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The metal that is present in brass, bronze, and German silver is :