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. |
Transition metals show paramagnetic behaviour due to:
1. Paired electrons in the (n-1) d-orbitals
2. Unpaired electrons in the (n-1) d-orbitals
3. Due to \(d^{10},\) and \(d^{0}\) configuration
4. None of the above
The correct statement(s) about interstitial compounds is/are:
1. | Transition elements are large in size and contain multiple interstitial sites. |
2. | Transition elements can trap atoms of other elements. |
3. | Interstitial compounds are chemically inert. |
4. | All of the above. |
An element among the following that exhibits the maximum oxidation state is:
1. Cr
2. Mn
3. Fe
4. V
The correct statement(s) regarding the oxidation state of transition elements is/are:
1. The oxidation state can vary from +1 to +7
2. Variable oxidation states are possible.
3. Both (1) and (2)
4. None of the above
Match Column I (Catalyst) with Column II (Process), and mark the appropriate option:
Column I - (Catalyst) | Column II - (Process) | ||
A. | Ni in the presence of hydrogen | 1. | Contact process |
B. | Cu2Cl2 | 2. | Vegetable oil to ghee |
C. | V2O5 | 3. | Sandmeyer reaction |
D. | Finely divided iron | 4. | Haber's process |
5. | Decomposition of KClO3 |
Codes:
A | B | C | D | |
1. | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
2. | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
3. | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
4. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
An element that does not show variable oxidation state is:
1. | Fe | 2. | Mn |
3. | Cu | 4. | Zn |
The enthalpy of atomization of transition metals is high due to :
1. High effective nuclear charge
2. A large number of valence electrons
3. Very strong metallic bonds
4. All of the above
Colourless ion among the following is:
1. | Cr+4 | 2. | Sc+3 |
3. | Ti+3 | 4. | V+3 |
The correct statement(s) about transition elements are:
1. | +2, and +3 oxidation states are more common for elements in the first transition series, while higher oxidation states are more common for the heavier elements. |
2. | The heavier transition elements form low-spin complexes only. |
3. | The atomic sizes of the elements of the first transition series are smaller than those of the heavier elements (elements of 2nd and 3r transition series). |
4. | All of the above. |