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The D and F-Block Elements

29 NEET Chemistry previous year questions on The D and F-Block Elements — options free on every question; 3 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

Q1 FREE PREVIEW
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The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is : (2024)

a

\(P{m}^{3+}\) and \(S{m}^{3+}\)

b

\(C{e}^{4+}\) and \(Y{b}^{2+}\)

c

\(C{e}^{3+}\) and \(E{u}^{2+}\)

d

\(G{d}^{3+}\)and \(E{u}^{3+}\)

✓ Correct answer: b)

\(C{e}^{4+}\) and \(Y{b}^{2+}\)

Explanation

Ce⁴⁺ has a 4f⁰ configuration (no unpaired electrons) and Yb²⁺ has a 4f¹⁴ configuration (all f‐orbitals filled). Both ions are diamagnetic.

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The green paramagnetic species formed by heating \({\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}\) at 513 K is

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a

\({\mathrm{K}}_{2}{\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}\)

b

\({\mathrm{Mn}}_{3}{\mathrm{O}}_{4}\)

c

\(\mathrm{MnO}\)

d

\({\mathrm{KO}}_{2}\)

✓ Correct answer: a)

\({\mathrm{K}}_{2}{\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}\)

Explanation

\(2{\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}\to {\mathrm{K}}_{2}{\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}+{\mathrm{MnO}}_{2}+{\mathrm{O}}_{2}\)

\({\mathrm{K}}_{2}{\mathrm{MnO}}_{4}\) will form on heating \({\mathrm{KMnO}}_{4}\) which has green colour.

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The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is

a

\(P{m}^{3+}\) and \(S{m}^{3+}\)

b

\(C{e}^{4+}\) and \(Y{b}^{2+}\)

c

\(C{e}^{3+}\) and \(E{u}^{2+}\)

d

\(G{d}^{3+}\)and \(E{u}^{3+}\)

✓ Correct answer: b)

\(C{e}^{4+}\) and \(Y{b}^{2+}\)

Explanation

Ce4+ has a 4f0 configuration (no unpaired electrons) and Yb2+ has a 4f14 configuration (all f‐orbitals filled). Both ions are diamagnetic.

Q4
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Gadolinium belongs to the 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of Gadolinium?

a

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{6}5{\mathrm{d}}^{2}6{\mathrm{s}}^{2}\)

b

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{8}6{\mathrm{d}}^{2}\)

c

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{9}5{\mathrm{s}}^{1}\)

d

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{7}5{\mathrm{d}}^{1}6{\mathrm{s}}^{2}\)

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Q5
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The electronic configuration of Gadolinium (Z=64) is:

a

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{7}5{\mathrm{d}}^{1}6{\mathrm{s}}^{2}\)

b

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{8}5{\mathrm{d}}^{0}6{\mathrm{d}}^{2}\)

c

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{8}5{\mathrm{d}}^{1}6{\mathrm{s}}^{1}\)

d

\([\mathrm{Xe}]4{\mathrm{f}}^{7}5{\mathrm{d}}^{0}6{\mathrm{s}}^{2}\)

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Q6
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'Spin only' magnetic moment is same for which of the following ions?

\(A.{\mathrm{Ti}}^{3+}\\ B.{\mathrm{Cr}}^{2+}\\ C.{\mathrm{Mn}}^{2+}\\ D.{\mathrm{Fe}}^{2+}\\ E.{\mathrm{Sc}}^{3+}\)

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

A and D only

b

B and D only

c

A and E only

d

B and C only

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Q7
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'Spin only' magnetic moment is same for which of the following ions?

\(A.{\mathrm{Ti}}^{3+}\\ B.{\mathrm{Cr}}^{2+}\\ C.{\mathrm{Mn}}^{2+}\\ D.{\mathrm{Fe}}^{2+}\\ E.{\mathrm{Sc}}^{3+}\)

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

a

A and D only

b

B and D only

c

A and E only

d

B and C only

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Q8
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Which of the following set of ions act as oxidising agents?

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a

\(Ce ^{4+}\) and \(Tb ^{4+}\)

b

\(La ^{3+}\) and \(Lu ^{3+}\)

c

\(Eu ^{2+}\) and \(Yb ^{2+}\)

d

\(Eu ^{2+}\) and \(Tb ^{4+}\)

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Q9
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The oxidation states not shown by \(\mathrm{Mn}\) in given reaction is

\(3Mn{O}_{4}^{2-}+4{H}^{+}\to 2Mn{O}_{4}^{-}+Mn{O}_{2}+2{H}_{2}O\)
A. +6
B. +2
C. +4
D. +7
E. +3

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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a

D and E only

b

B and D only

c

A and B only

d

B and E only

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Q10
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Which of the following set of ions act as oxidising agents?

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a

\(Ce ^{4+}\) and \(Tb ^{4+}\)

b

\(La ^{3+}\) and \(Lu ^{3+}\)

c

\(Eu ^{2+}\) and \(Yb ^{2+}\)

d

\(Eu ^{2+}\) and \(Tb ^{4+}\)

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Q11
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Which of the following pairs of ions will have same spin only magnetic moment values within the pair?
A. \(Zn ^{2+}, Ti ^{2+}\)
B. \(Cr ^{2+}, Fe ^{2+}\)
C. \(Ti ^{3+}, Cu ^{2+}\)
D. \(V ^{2+}, Cu ^{+}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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a

C and D only

b

A and D only

c

A and B only

d

B and C only

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Q12
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When \(Cu ^{2+}\) ion is treated with \(KI\), a white precipitate, \(X\) appears in solution. The solution is titrated with sodium thiosulphate, the compound \(Y\) is formed. \(X\) and \(Y\) respectively are

a

\(X = Cu _2 I _2\) \(Y = Na _2 S _4 O _5\)

b

\(X = Cu _2 I _2\) \(Y = Na _2 S _4 O _6\)

c

\(X = CuI _2\) \(Y = Na _2 S _4 O _3\)

d

\(X = CuI _2\) \(Y = Na _2 S _4 O _6\)

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Q13
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Which one of the following lanthanoids does not form \(\mathrm{MO}_2\) ? [ \(\mathrm{M}\) is lanthanoid metal]

[JEE Main 2021, 26 Feb (Shift 1)]

a

\(\operatorname{Pr}\)

b

Dy

c

\(\mathrm{Nd}\)

d

\(\mathrm{Yb}\)

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Q14
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Which of the following statements are INCORRECT?
A. All the transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic.
B. The highest oxidation number corresponding to the group number in transition metal oxides is attained in \(\mathrm{Sc}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) to \(\mathrm{Mn}_2 \mathrm{O}_7\).
C. Basic character increases from \(\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) to \(\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\) to \(\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_5\).
D. \(\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\) dissolves in acids to give \(\mathrm{VO}_4^{3-}\) salts.
E. \(\mathrm{CrO}\) is basic but \(\mathrm{Cr}_2 \mathrm{O}_3\) is amphoteric.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

B and D only

b

C and D only

c

B and C only

d

A and E only

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Q15
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Which one of the following ions has the maximum magnetic moment?

a

\({\mathrm{Sc}}^{3+}\)

b

\({\mathrm{Ti}}^{3+}\)

c

\({\mathrm{Cr}}^{3+}\)

d

\({\mathrm{Fe}}^{3+}\)

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Q16
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The standard electrode potential \(\left({M}^{3+}/{M}^{2+}\right)\) for V , Cr , Mn & Co are -0.26 V ,-0.41 V ,+1.57 V and +1.97 V, respectively. The metal ions which can liberate \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\) from a dilute acid are

[JEE Main 2023, 29 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

\({V}^{2+}andM{n}^{2+}\)

b

\(C{r}^{2+}andC{o}^{2+}\)

c

\({V}^{2+}andC{r}^{2+}\)

d

\(M{n}^{2+}andC{o}^{2+}\)

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Q17
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The magnetic moment of a transition metal compound has been calculated to be \(3.87\) BM. The metal ion is

[JEE Main 2023, 24 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

\(C{r}^{2+}\)

b

\(M{n}^{2+}\)

c

\({V}^{2+}\)

d

\(T{i}^{2+}\)

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Q18
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The spin only magnetic moments (in \(BM\) ) for free \(Ti ^{3+}, V ^{2+}\) and \(Sc ^{3+}\) ions respectively are (At. No. Sc: 21; Ti: 22; V: 23)

[JEE Main 2021, 25 Jul (Shift 2)]

a

\(1.73,0,3.87\)

b

\(0,3.87,1.73\)

c

\(3.87,1.73,0\)

d

\(1.73,3.87,0\)

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Q19
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The atomic radius of Ag is closest to

a

Ni

b

Cu

c

Au

d

Hg

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Q20
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The calculated spin only magnetic moment of \( \mathrm{Cr}^{2+} \) ion is:

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a

\( 4.90 \mathrm{~BM} \)

b

\( 5.92 \mathrm{~BM} \)

c

\( 2.84 \mathrm{~BM} \)

d

\( 3.87 \mathrm{~BM} \)

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Q21
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following:

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a

Lanthanoids reveal only +3 oxidation state.

b

The lanthanoid ions other than the \(f ^0\) type and the \(f ^{14}\) type are all paramagnetic.

c

The overall decreases in atomic and ionic radii from lanthanum to lutetium is called lanthanoid contraction.

d

Zirconium and Hafnium have identical radii of \(\mathrm{160 ~pm}\) and \(\mathrm{159 ~pm}\), respectively as a consequence of lanthanoid contraction.

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Q22
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : The metallic radius of Al is less than that of Ga.
Statement (II) : The ionic radius of \({\mathrm{Al}}^{3+}\) is less than that of \({\mathrm{Ga}}^{3+}\).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

a

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

b

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

c

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

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Q23
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What is the spin only magnetic moment value (BM) of divalent metal ion with atomic number 25 , in it's aqueous solution?

[JEE Main 2021, 17 Mar (Shift 1)]

a

5.26

b

zero

c

5.92

d

5.0

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Q24
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The stability of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) is more than \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\)salts in aqueous solution due to

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a

enthalpy of atomization

b

hydration enthalpy

c

second ionisation enthalpy

d

first ionisation enthalpy

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Q25
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\(\mathrm{Zr}(\mathrm{Z}=40)\) and \(\mathrm{Hf}(\mathrm{Z}=72)\) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of

[NEET 2021]

a

Diagonal relationship

b

Lanthanoid contraction

c

Having similar chemical properties

d

Belonging to same group

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Q26
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Assertion (A): \(Cu ^{2+}\) in water is more stable than \(Cu ^{+}\).
Reason (R): Enthalpy of hydration for \(Cu ^{2+}\) is much less than that of \(Cu ^{+}\)

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a

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

b

(A) is correct but ( \(R )\) is not correct.

c

(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

d

Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

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Q27
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Urea reacts with water to form \( A \) which will decompose to form \( B . B \) when passed through \( \mathrm{Cu}^{2+} \) (aq.), deep blue colour solution \( C \) is formed. What is the formula of \( C \) from the following?

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a

\( \left[\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4}\right]^{2+} \)

b

\( \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2} \)

c

\( \mathrm{CuCO}_{3} \cdot \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{OH})_{2} \)

d

\( \mathrm{CuSO}_{4} \)

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Q28
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): A solution of \(\left[ Ni \left( H _2 O \right)_6\right]^{2+}\) is green in colour.
Statement (II): A solution of \(\left[ Ni ( CN )_4\right]^{2-}\) is colourless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

a

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

d

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

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Q29
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Identify the incorrect statement:

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a

The transition metals and their compounds are known for their catalytic activity due to their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and to form complexes.

b

Interstitial compounds are those that are formed when small atoms like \( \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{C} \) or \( \mathrm{N} \) are trapped inside the crystal lattices of metals.

c

The oxidation states of chromium in \( \mathrm{CrO}_{4}^{2-} \) and \( \mathrm{Cr}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}^{2-} \) are not the same.

d

\( \mathrm{Cr}^{2+}\left(d^{4}\right) \) is a stronger reducing agent than \( \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\left(d^{6}\right) \) in water.

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