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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

Baeyer's reagent is :

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
2

Which of the following pairs of ions will have same spin only magnetic moment values within the pair?

A. $$\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ti}^{2+}$$

B. $$\mathrm{Cr}^{2+}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$$

C. $$\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$$

D. $$\mathrm{V}^{2+}, \mathrm{Cu}^{+}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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3

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

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4

The UV-visible absorption bands in the spectra of lanthanoid ions are 'X', probably because of the excitation of electrons involving 'Y'. The 'X' and 'Y', respectively, are : Narrow and d and f orbitals

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
5

Match List I with List II:

List - I
(Block/group in periodic table)
List - II
(Element)
(A) Lanthanoid (I) Ce
(B) d-block element (II) As
(C) p-block element (III) Cs
(D) s-block element (IV) Mn

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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6

Identify the incorrect statement.

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7

'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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8

The $$\mathrm{E}^{\circ}$$ value for the $$\mathrm{Mn}^{3+} / \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}$$ couple is more positive than that of $$\mathrm{Cr}^{3+} / \mathrm{Cr}^{2+}$$ or $$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+} / \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$$ due to change of

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9

The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is

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10

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Ionisation enthalpy increases along each series of the transition elements from left to right. However, small variations occur.

Reason (R) : There is corresponding increase in nuclear charge which accompanies the filling of electrons in the inner d-orbitals.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

NEET 2023 Manipur
11

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Ionisation enthalpies of early actinoids are lower than for early lanthanoids.

Reason (R) : Electrons are entering 5f orbitals in actinoids which experience greater shielding from nuclear charge.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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12

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

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13

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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14

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Cr2+ is oxidising and Mn3+ is reducing in nature.

Statement II : Sc3+ compounds are repelled by the applied magnetic field.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

NEET 2022 Phase 2
15
The incorrect statement among the following is :
NEET 2021
16
Which of the following reactions is the metal displacement reaction? Choose the right option.
NEET 2021
17
Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of :
NEET 2021
18
Identify the incorrect statement.
NEET 2020 Phase 1
19
Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transition and paramagnetism as well?
NEET 2018
20
Match the metal ions given in Column I with the spin magnetic moments of the ions given in Column II and assign the correct code :
Column - I Column - II
A. Co3+ (i) $$\sqrt 8 $$ B.M.
B. Cr3+ (ii) $$\sqrt {35} $$ B.M.
C. Fe3+ (iii) $$\sqrt 3 $$ B.M.
D. Ni2+ (iv) $$\sqrt {24} $$ B.M.
(v) $$\sqrt {15} $$ B.M.
NEET 2018
21
Name the gas that can readily decolourise acidified KMnO4 solution.
NEET 2017
22
HgCl2 and I2 both when dissolved in water containing I$$-$$ ions, the pair of species formed is
NEET 2017
23
The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to
NEET 2017
24
Which one of the following statements related to lanthanoids is incorrect?
NEET 2016 Phase 2
25
The electronic configuration of Eu (Atomic No. 63), Gd (Atomic No. 64) and Tb (Atomic No.65) are
NEET 2016 Phase 1
26
Which one of the following statements is correct when SO2 is passed through acidified K2Cr2O7 solution?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
27
Assuming complete ionisation, same moles of which of the following compounds will require the least amount of acidified KMnO4 for complete oxidation?
AIPMT 2015
28
Gadolinium belongs to 4f series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?
AIPMT 2015
29
Which of the following processes does not involve oxidation of iron?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
30
Because of lanthanoid contraction, which of the following pairs of elements have nearly same atomic radii? (Numbers in the parenthesis are atomic numbers)
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
31
Magnetic moment 2.84 B.M. is given by (At. nos. Ni = 28, Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27)
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
32
Magnetic moment 2.83 BM is given by which of the following ions?
(At. nos. Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Ni = 28)
AIPMT 2014
33
Reason of lanthanoid contraction is
AIPMT 2014
34
The reaction of aqueous KMnO4 with H2O2 in acidic conditions gives
AIPMT 2014
35
Sc (Z = 21) is a transition element but Zn (Z = 30) is not because
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
36
Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect?
NEET 2013
37
Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic?
(At. nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)
NEET 2013
38
The catalytic activity of transition metals and their compounds is ascribed mainly to
AIPMT 2012 Mains
39
Four successive members of the first series of the transition metals are listed below. For which one of them the standard potential $$\left( {E_{{M^{2 + }}/M}^o} \right)$$ value has a positive sign?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
40
Which of the following exhibits only + 3 oxidation state?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
41
Which one of the following does not correctly represent the correct order of the property indicated against it?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
42
Identify the alloy containing a non-metal as a constituent in it.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
43
Which of the statements is not true?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
44
Acidified K2Cr2O7 solution turns green when Na2SO3 is added to it. This is due to the formation of
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
45
For the four successive transition elements (Cr, Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of + 2 oxidation state will be there in which of the following order?
(At. nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
46
Which of the following oxidation states is the most common among the lanthanoids?
AIPMT 2010 Mains
47
Match List I (substances) with List II (processes) employed in the manufacture of the substances and select the correct option.
Column $${\rm I}$$
(Substances)
Column $${\rm I}$$$${\rm I}$$
(Processes)
(A) Sulphuric acid (i) Haber's process
(B) Steel (ii) Bessemer's process
(C) Sodium hydroxide (iii) Leblanc process
(D) Ammonia (iv) Contact process
AIPMT 2010 Mains
48
Which of the following pairs has the same size?
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
49
Which of the following ions has electronic configuration [Ar]3d6?
(At. nos. Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
50
Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solutions?
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
51
Which one of the elements with the following outer orbital configurations may exhibit the largest number of oxidation states?
AIPMT 2009
52
The correct order of decreasing second ionisation enthalpy of Ti(22), V(23), Cr(24) and Mn(25) is
AIPMT 2008
53
Identify the incorrect statement among the following:
AIPMT 2007
54
Which one of the following ions is the most stable in aqueous solution?
(At. No. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25)
AIPMT 2007
55
More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is
AIPMT 2006
56
Copper sulphate dissolves in excess of KCN to give
AIPMT 2006
57
In which of the following pairs are both the ions coloured in aqueous solution?
(At. no. : Sc = 21, Ti = 22, Ni = 28, Cu = 29, Co = 27)
AIPMT 2006
58
Four successive members of the first row transition elements are listed below with their atomic numbers. Which one of them is expected to have the highest third ionisation enthalpy?
AIPMT 2005
59
More number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than by the lanthanoids. The main reason for this is
AIPMT 2005
60
The number of moles of KMnO4 reduced by one mole of KI in alkaline medium is
AIPMT 2005
61
The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless?
(Atomic number : Sc = 21, Fe = 26, Ti = 22, Mn = 25)
AIPMT 2005
62
Among the following series of transition metal ions, the one where all metal ions have 3d2 electronic configuration is
[At. Nos. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25]
AIPMT 2004
63
lanthanoids are
AIPMT 2004
64
The correct order of ionic radii of Y3+, La3+, Eu3+ and Lu3+ is
(Atomic nos. Y = 39, La = 57, Eu = 63, Lu = 71)
AIPMT 2003
65
The basic character of the transition metal monoxides follows the order
(Atomic no's. Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Fe = 26)
AIPMT 2003
66
Which one of the following characteristics of the transition metals is associated with their catalytic activity?
AIPMT 2003
67
Zn gives H2 gas with H2SO4 and HCl but not with HNO3 because
AIPMT 2002
68
An atom has electronic configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d3 4s2, you will place it in
AIPMT 2002
69
Which of the following shows maximum number of oxidation states?
AIPMT 2002
70
General electronic configuration of lanthanides is
AIPMT 2002
71
The most convenient method to protect the botton of ship made of iron is
AIPMT 2001
72
Which of the following statement is not correct?
AIPMT 2001
73
Which of the following shows maximum number of oxidation states?
AIPMT 2000
74
Which ion is colourless?
AIPMT 2000
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