An incorrect statement among the following is :
1. | La(OH)3 is less basic than Lu(OH)3 |
2. | In Lanthanide series, ionic radius of Ln+3 ions decreases. |
3. | La is an element of a transition and not of Lanthanide series. |
4. | The atomic radius of Zr and Hf are the same because of Lanthanide contraction. |
The catalytic activity of transition metals is due to:
1. | High enthalpy of atomization |
2. | Paramagnetic behaviour |
3. | Colour of hydrated ions |
4. | Variable oxidation states |
The basic character of the transition metal monoxides follows the order:
(Atomic nos. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Fe = 26)
1. | VO > CrO > TiO > FeO | 2. | CrO > VO > FeO > TiO |
3. | TiO > FeO > VO > CrO | 4. | TiO > VO > CrO > FeO |
The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+, La3+, Eu3+, and Lu3+ is:
(Atomic nos. Y = 39, La = 57, Eu = 63, Lu = 71)
1. Y3+ < La3+ < Eu3+ < Lu3+
2. Y3+ < Lu3+ < Eu3+ < La3+
3. Lu3+ < Eu3+ < La3+ < Y3+
4. La3+ < Eu3+ < Lu3+ < Y3+
Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ compounds towards oxidation in their +3 state because :
1. | 3d5 configuration is more stable than 3d6 configuration. |
2. | 3d6 configuration is more stable than 3d5 configuration. |
3. | 3p5 configuration is less stable than 3p6 configuration. |
4. | 3p6 configuration is less stable than 3p5 configuration. |
The +2 oxidation state becomes more stable in the first half of the first-row transition elements with increasing atomic number because:
1. | s-Orbital is becoming more and more half-filled. |
2. | f-Orbital is becoming more and more half-filled. |
3. | d-Orbital is becoming more and more half-filled. |
4. | p-Orbital is becoming more and more half-filled. |
The oxo metal anions of the 3d series in which the metal exhibits an oxidation state equal to its group number is /are:
1. | 2. | ||
3. | 4. | All of these |
The consequence(s) of lanthanoid contraction is/are :
1. | Similarity in the properties of second and third transition series. |
2. | Separation of lanthanoids is difficult. |
3. | Variation in the basic strength of lanthanide hydroxides. |
4. | All of the above. |
Which d-block elements are not considered transition elements, and why?
1. | Mn, Fe, and Ni because these have partially filled d-subshell. |
2. | Mn, Fe, and Ni because these have completely filled d-subshell. |
3. | Zn, Cd, and Hg because these have completely filled d-subshell. |
4. | Zn, Cd, and Hg because these have partially filled d-subshell. |
1. | \((n-1) d^{1-10} n s^{0-2} \) | 2. | \((n-1) d^{1-10} n s^2 \) |
3. | \(n f^2~ n p^{1-6} \) | 4. | \(n d^2~ n p^{1-6}\) |