Assertion : The number of unpaired electrons in the following gaseous ions:

                   ${\mathrm{Mn}}^{3+}, {\mathrm{Cr}}^{3+}, {\mathrm{V}}^{3+} \mathrm{and} {\mathrm{Ti}}^{3+}$are 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively

Reason : ${\mathrm{Cr}}^{3+}$ is stable in aqueous solution.

Assertion : Cuprous ion $\left({\mathrm{Cu}}^{+}\right)$ is colourless whereas cupric ion $\left({\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}\right)$ produces blue colour in solution.

Reason : Cuprous ion $\left({\mathrm{Cu}}^{+}\right)$ has unpaired electrons while cupric ion $\left({\mathrm{Cu}}^{2+}\right)$ does not.

Assertion : Ammonical silver nitrate converts glucose to gluconic acid and metallic silver is precipitated.

Reason : Glucose acts as a weak reducing agent.

Assertion: To a solution of potassium chromate if a strong acid is added it changes its colour from yellow to orange.

Reason : The colour change is due to the oxidation of potassium chromate.

Assertion: Transition metals have high boiling points and high enthalpy of atomization.

Reason: The transition metals occur in bcc, hcp or ccp structures charcterstics of metals.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
3. Assertion is true but reason is false
4. Both assertion and reason are false

Assertion: Zn, Cd and Hg are normally not considered transition metals.

Reason: d-orbitals in above elements are completely filled, hence above metals do not show the general charcterstic properties of the transition elements.

Assertion :A transition metal forms alloy with other transition metal easily.

Reason: The transition metals have similar electronic configuration,nearly equal radii and exhibit similar packing in their lattices.

Assertion : Anhydrous copper(II) chloride is a covalent while anhydrous copper(II)fluoride is ionic in nature.

Reason: In halides of transition metals, the ionic character decreases with increase in atomic mass of the halogen.

Assertion: E^o for Mn³⁺/Mn²⁺ couple is more positive than for Fe³⁺/Fe²⁺.

Reason: Mn³⁺ has d⁴ configuration and Fe³⁺ has a d⁵ configuration.

Assertion: Transition metals exhibit higher enthalpies of atomization.

Reason: The atoms of transition metals are held together by strong metallic bonds.