The stability of Cu2+ is greater than that of Cu+ salts in an aqueous solution due to:

1. Second ionisation enthalpy 
2. First ionisation enthalpy 
3. Enthalpy of atomization 
4. Hydration energy 
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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. All the transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic.
B. The highest oxidation number corresponding to the group number
on transition metal oxides is attained in Sc2O3 to Mn2O7
C. Basic character increases from V2O3 to V2O4 to V2O5
D. V2O4 dissolves in acids to give VO43-
E. CrO is basic but Cr2O3 is amphoteric. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. B and C only 2. A and E only 
3. B and D only  4. C and D only
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Assertion (A): Ionization enthalpy increases along each series of transition elements from left to right. However, small variations occur. 
Reason (R): There is a corresponding increase in nuclear charge which accompanies the filling of electrons in the inner d-orbitals. 
 
1. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct 
2. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
3. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 
4. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) 
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In the neutral or faintly alkaline medium, \(KMnO_4 \) oxidises iodide into iodate. The change in oxidation state of manganese in this reaction is from: 
1. +6 to +5  2. +7 to +4 
3. +6 to +4  4. +7 to +3
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Match the statements given in list I with the corresponding element given in list II:

List-I List-II
(a) Element that exhibits +3 oxidation state only. (i) Mn
(b) An element that exhibits more number of oxidation states. (ii) Zn
(c) Element which is a reducing agent in its +2 oxidation state. (iii) Sc
(d) An element that is not considered as a transition element. (iv) Cr
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
2. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
3. (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
4. (iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
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Identify the pair of Lanthanoides with one strong oxidant and one strong reductant:

1. Ce(IV), Tb(IV)  2. Yb(II), Eu(II)
3. Eu(IV), Lu(III) 4. Ce(IV), Eu(II)
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Given below are two statements:
I: Cr2+ is oxidising and Mn3+ is reducing in nature.
II: Sc3+ compounds are repelled by the applied magnetic field.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. Both I and II are correct.
2. Both I and II are incorrect.
3. I is correct but II is incorrect.
4. I is incorrect but II is correct.
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Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of: 

1. Lanthanoid contraction

2. Having similar chemical properties

3. Belonging to the same group

4. Diagonal relationship

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The incorrect statement among the following is:

1. Lanthanoids are good conductors of heat and electricity.
2. Actinoids are highly reactive metals, especially when finely divided.
3. Actinoid contraction is greater for element to element than Lanthanoid contraction.
4. Most of the trivalent Lanthanoid ions are colorless in the solid-state.
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The calculated spin only magnetic moment of Cr2+ ion is:

1. 4.90 BM

2. 5.92 BM

3. 2.84 BM

4. 3.87 BM

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