1
AIEEE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that :
A
Zr and Y have about the same radius
B
Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
C
Zr and Hf have about the same radius
D
Zr and Zn have the same oxidation
2
AIEEE 2005
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Which of the following factors may be regarded as the main cause of lanthanide contraction?
A
Poor shielding of one of 4f electron by another in the subshell
B
Effective shielding of one of 4f electrons by another in the subshell
C
Poorer shielding of 5d electrons by 4f electrons
D
Greater shielding of 5d electrons by 4f electrons
3
AIEEE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Cerium (Z = 58) is an important member of the lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect?
A
The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 and +4
B
Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidizing agent
C
The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions
D
The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable than the +4 oxidation state
4
AIEEE 2004
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+4
-1
Of the following outer electronic configurations of atoms, the highest oxidation state is achieved by which one of them?
A
$$\left( {n - 1} \right){d^3}n{s^2}$$
B
$$\left( {n - 1} \right){d^5}n{s^1}$$
C
$$\left( {n - 1} \right){d^8}n{s^2}$$
D
$$\left( {n - 1} \right){d^5}n{s^2}$$
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