The electronic configuration of the last element of actinoids is :

1. Thorium, Th: Rn5f146d17s2

2. Lawrencium, Lr: Rn5f146d17s2

3. Neptunium, Np: Rn5f146d17s2

4. Protactinium, Pa: Rn5f146d17s2

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The number of 3d electrons in the Cr3+ ions will be:

1. 5 2. 6
3. 3 4. 7
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The correct statement regarding Ag is 

1. It is a hard metal.
2. It is not a transition element.
3. It has a partially filled d orbital in a +2 oxidation state. Thus, it is a transition element.
4. None of the above

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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

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The transition metals generally form coloured compounds due to :

1. Absorption of radiation to promote an electron .
2. Presence of ligands, the d-orbitals split up into two sets of orbitals.
3. Energy required to promote an electron in d subshell is low.
4. All of the above.

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Match the following : 

Elements Electronic configuration
i. 61 a. [Rn]5f136d0 7s 2
ii. 91 b. [Xe]4f56s2
iii. 101 c. [Rn]5f146d77s2
iv. 109 d. [Rn] 5f2 6d17s2
 
i ii iii iv
1. b d a c
2. c a d b
3. c d a b
4. a c b d

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Transition metals and their many compounds act as good catalysts due to :

1. Variable oxidation states 2. Unstable intermediate
3. Provide a suitable surface 4. All of the above
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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

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Consider the following statements: 

a. Lanthanoid and actinoid belong to the f block and their general electronic configuration is  nf1-14 n-1d0-1ns2 .
b. All lanthanides and actinoids show an oxidation state of +3.
c. The magnetic properties of the actinoids are more complex than those of the lanthanoids. 
d. Lanthanoids are comparatively less electropositive than actinides

Correct statements amongst the above are:

1. a, b 2. c, d, a
3. d, a, b 4. b, c, d
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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.

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