Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states?
1. 3d3, 4s2
2. 3d5, 4s1
3. 3d5, 4s2
4. 3d2, 4s2
Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
1. | There is a decrease in the radii of the atoms or ions as one proceeds from La to Lu. |
2. | Lanthanoid contraction is the accumulation of successive shrinkages |
3. | As a result of lanthanoid contraction, the properties of the 4d series of the transition elements have no similarities with the 5d series of elements |
4. | The shielding power of 4f electrons is quite weak. |
Which one of the following ions is the most stable in an aqueous solution?
(At. No. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25)
1. \(\text{Cr}^{3 +}\)
2. \(\text V^{3 +}\)
3. \(\text{Ti}^{3 +}\)
4. \(\text{Mn}^{3 +}\)
Which of the following pairs has the same size?
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Which one of the following ions has electronic configuration [Ar] 3d6?
(At. no :Mn = 25, Fe= 26, Co= 27, Ni = 28)
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Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solutions?
1. La3+ (Z=57)
2. Ti3+ (Z=22)
3. Lu3+ (Z=71)
4. Sc3+ (Z=21)
Acidified K2Cr2O7 solution turns green when Na2SO3 is added to it. This is due to the formation of:
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1. | The greater metallic character of the lanthanoids than that of the corresponding actinoids. |
2. | More energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals. |
3. | The lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d orbitals than that between 4f and 5d orbitals. |
4. | More active nature of the actinoids. |
For the four successive transition elements (Cr, Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of +2 oxidation state will be there in which of the following order?
(At. No Cr= 24, Mn= 25, Fe=26, Co= 27)
1. Fe>Mn>Co>Cr
2. Co>Mn>Fe>Cr
3. Cr>Mn>Co>Fe
4. Mn>Fe>Cr>Co
Which of the following statements is false?
1. | On passing H2S through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution, a milky colour is observed. |
2. | Na2Cr2O7 is preferred over K2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis. |
3. | K2Cr2O7 solution in an acidic medium is orange. |
4. | K2Cr2O7 solution becomes yellow in increasing the pH beyond 7 |