Ch.
4 – d and f block elements (frequently asked questions)
1. Zinc is not considered as transition element. Why?
2. Silver atom has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state but it has a
transition element. Why?
3. What are the transition elements? Write two characteristics of the transition
elements.
4. Transition metals (with the exception of Zn, Cd and Hg ) are hard and have
high melting and boiling points.
5. Which has high melting and boiling point Cr or Cu. Give reason.
6. Why manganese has lower melting point than chromium?
7. The enthalpy of atomisation is lowest for Zn in 3𝑑 series of the transition
elements. Give reason.
8. Zn is soft whereas Cr is hard why?
9. How would you account for the irregular variation of ionization enthalpy in
first transition elements.
10. Sc or Cr3+ exhibit diamagnetic behavior why?
3+
11. Calculate the spin-only moment of Co2+ (𝑍 = 27)
12. Which one of the following would feel attraction when placed in magnetic
field: Co2+, Ag+, Ti4+, Zn2+
13. Calculate the magnetic moment of divalent ion in aqueous solution
in atomic number 25.
14. Why do transition elements show variable oxidation states?
15. In 3 d series (Sc to Zn ), which element shows the maximum number of
oxidation states and why?
15. Transition metals are much harder than the alkali metals. Give reason
16. Cr2+ is reducing and Mn3+ is oxidising when both have 𝑑4 configuration
17. Why Cu+ ion is not stable in aqueous solution?
18. Why is the highest oxidation state of a metal exhibited in its oxides or
fluorides only?
19. The E0 (M2+/M) value for copper is positive (+0.34V) Why?
20. Transition elements form coloured compounds. Why?
21. Which ion among the following is colourless and why? Ti4+, Cr+3, V+3
22. Why Copper (I) compounds are white whereas copper (II) compounds are
coloured.
23. Predict which of the following will be coloured in aqueous solutions.
Ti3+, V3+, Cu+, Sc3+, Mn2+, Fe3+, and Co2+
24. Transition metals many of their compounds act as good catalysts.
25. What are interstitial compound? Why are such compounds well known for
transition metals?
26. Why is Mn2+ is much more resistant than Fe2+ towards oxidation?
27. Write any two consequences of Lanthanoid contraction.
28. Name the element of 3𝑑 series which exhibits the largest number of
oxidation states. Give reason.
29. Give reasons: Copper does not displace hydrogen from acids.
30. Give reasons: Transition metals and most of their compounds show
paramagnetic behavior.
31. Out of zinc and tin, whose coating is better to protect iron objects?
32. Calculate the spin-only moment of Co2+ (𝑍 = 27) by writing the electronic
configuration of Co and Co2+.
33. Following ions are given: Cr2+, Cu2+, Cu+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mn3+
Identify the ion which is: (i) a strong reducing agent. (ii) unstable in
aqueous solution. (iii) a strong oxidising agent. Give suitable reason.
34. Explain why Zr and Hf have almost similar atomic radii.
35. Why do transition metals are much harder than the alkali metals.
36. Give reason: Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states.
37. Write the chemical equations for the preparation of KMnO4 from MnO2.
38. Why do transition metals form alloys.
39. Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of Lanthanoids
and Actinoids.
40. Complete the following ionic equation: Cr2O72− + 2OH− →
41. When MnO2 is fused with KOH in the presence of KNO3 as an oxidizing
agent, it gives a dark green compound (𝐴). Compound (A)
disproportionate in acidic solution to give purple compound (B). An
alkaline solution of compound (B) oxidises KI to compound (C) whereas
an acidified solution of compound (B) oxidises KI to (D). Identify (A),
(B), (C) and (D).
42. Complete the following equations:
(A) MnO2 + KOH + O2 →
(B) MnO4− + I− + H+ →
(C) Cr2O72− + Sn2+ + H+ →
43. Complete and balance the following chemical equations:
(A) Fe2+ + MnO4− + H+ →
(B) MnO4 − + H2O + I− →
44. Orange colour of Cr2O72− ion changes to yellow when treated with an alkali.
Why?
45. Complete the following equations:
(A) 2MnO4− + 16H+ + 5 S2− →
(B) KMnO4 ⟶
46. When chromite ore FeCr2O4 is fused with NaOH in presence of air, a yellow
coloured compound (𝑋) is obtained which on acidification with dilute
sulphuric acid gives a compound (Y). Compound (Y) on reaction with
KCl forms an orange coloured crystalline compound (Z).
(i) Write the formulae of the compounds (X), (Y) and (Z).
(ii) Write one use of compound (Z).
