The d and f-block Elements (Level - 1)

11. Which element belongs to d-block ?

General Characteristics
(A) Na (B) Ca (C) Cu (D) Ar
1. Which of the following ions is the most stable
12. Variable valency is shown by
in aqueous solution ?
(A) Na (B) Cu (C) Mg (D) Al
(A) Cr3+ (B) V3+ (C) Ti3+ (D) Mn3+
13. The element with an atomic number 26 is
(At. No. Ti = 22, V3+ = 23, Ti3+ = 24, Mn3+ = 25)
(A) A non-metal (B) Krypton
2. The transitional metal which form green
(C) Iron (D) Manganese
compound in +3 oxidation state and yellow
14. One of the following metals forms a volatile
orange, compound in +6 oxidation state is
carbonyl compound and this property is taken
(A) Fe (B) Ni (C) Cr (D) Co
advantage for its extraction. This metal is
3. Highest (+7) oxidation state is shown by
(A) Iron (B) Nickel (C) Cobalt (D) Tungsten
(A) Co (B) Cr (C) V (D) Mn
15. The coinage metals are
4. Transitional elements are
(A) Iron, cobalt and nickel
(A) All metals
(B) Copper and zinc
(B) Few metals and few non-metals
(C) Copper, silver and gold
(C) All solids
(D) Gold and platinum
(D) All highly reactive
16. Which of the following configurations is that of
5. Which of the following has highest ionic radius ?
a coinage metal ?
(A) Cr3+ (B) Mn3+ (C) Fe3+ (D) Co3+
(A) 2, 8, 1 (B) 2, 8, 18, 1
6. In a reaction the ferrous (Fe++) ion is oxidised
(C) 2, 8, 8 (D) 2, 18, 8, 3
to ferric (Fe+++) ion. The equivalent weight of
17. An element in +3 oxidation state has the
the ion in the above reaction is equal to
electronic configuration (Ar)3d 3. Its atomic
(A) Half of the atomic weight
number is
(B) 1/5 of the atomic weight
(A) 24 (B) 23 (C) 22 (D) 21
(C) The atomic weight
18. Transitional elements are named transition
(D) Twice the atomic weight
elements because their characters are
7. Which of the following sets has all the coloured
(A) In between s and p-block elements
ions ?
(B) Like that of p and d-block elements
(A) Cu+, Cu2+, Ni2+ (B) Cu2+, Co2+, Sc3+
(C) Members of I-A group
(C) Cu2+, Fe2+, Co2+ (D) Na+, Mg2+, Al3+
(D) Like inactive elements
8. Whic h is h eaviest amon g the follow ing
19. Identify the incorrect statement among the
elements ?
following
(A) Iron (B) Copper (C) Gold (D) Silver
(A) There is decrease in the radii of atoms or
9. The tendency towards complex formation is
ions as one proceeds from La to Lu
maximum in
(B) Lan thanide cont raction is the
(A) s-block elements (B) p-block elements
accumulation of successive shrinkages
(C) d-block elements (D) f-block elements
(C) As a result of lanthanide contraction, the
10. Which forms coloured salts ?
propertie s of t he 4t h seri es of t he
(A) Metals (B) Non-metals
contraction element have no similarities
(C) p-block elements (D) Tansitional elements
with the 5d series of elements
40. The hardness of Cr is due to .... and metallic 51. Neobium and tantalum metals are used in
lusture is due to.... making surgical instruments because they are
(A) Covalent bond, metallic bond (A) Non-corrosive (B) Hard
(B) Covalent bond, hydrogen bond (C) Soft (D) All of these
(C) Metallic bond, covalent bond 52. To support tungsten filament in electric bulb,
(D) Metallic bond, hydrogen bond the steel used is
41. Which of the following has second ionisation (A) Cr (B) Ni (C) Mn (D) Mo
potential less than expected ? 53. Which of the following elements does not belong
(A) Cr (B) Zn (C) V (D) Mo to the first transition series ?
42. A transition elements X has a configuration (A) Fe (B) V (C) Ag (D) Cu
[Ar]3d4 in its +3 oxidation state. Its atomic 54. Zinc and mercury do not show variable valency
number is like d-block elements because
(A) 25 (B) 26 (C) 22 (D) 19 (A) They are soft
43. The transition element have a characteristic (B) Their d-shells are complete
elec tronic confi gurati on whi ch can be (C) They hav e only two electrons in the
represented as outermost subshell
(A) (n – 2)s2p6d1–10(n – 1)s2p6ns2 (D) Their d-shells are incomplete
(B) (n – 2)s2p6d1–10(n – 1)s1 p6d1 or d1ns1 55. Which one of the following d-block elements
(C) (n – 1)s1 p6d10ns2 p6nd1–10 has half-filled penultimate d-subshell as well
(D) (n – 1)s2 p6d1–10 ns1 or ns2 as half-filled valence s-subshell ?
44. Number of unpaired electrons in Fe3+ (Z = 26), (A) Cr (B) Pd (C) Pt (D) Cu
is 56. Transition metals are related to which block ?
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 3 (A) s-block (B) p-block
45. Of the ions Zn2+, Ni2+ and Cr3+ [atomic number (C) d-block (D) None of these
of Zn = 30, Ni = 28, Cr = 24] 57. The number of unpaired electrons in cobalt
(A) Only Zn2+ is colourless and Ni2+ and Cr3+ are atom is (atomic number of Co = 27)
coloured (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 1
(B) All three are colourless 58. Zn is related to which group ?
(C) All three are coloured (A) II-B (B) II-A (C) I-A (D) I-B
(D) Only Ni2+ is coloured and Zn2+ and Cr3+ are 59. Which of the following elements does not show
colourless variable valency ?
46. Common oxidation state of scandium, a (A) Ni (B) Zn (C) Cu (D) Mn
transition element is/are [atomic number of 60. The incorrect statement for d-block element
Sc = 21] is
(A) +4 (B) +1 (A) It shows magnetic properties
(C) +2 and +3 (D) +4 and +1 (B) It has variable valency
47. Which of the following is not correct about (C) It has tendency for formation of coloured
transition metals ? ions
(A) Their melting and boiling points are high (D) It has complete d-orbitals
(B) Their compounds are generally coloured 61. Which of the following is not an actinide ?
(C) They can form ionic or covalent compounds (A) Curium (B) Californium
(D) They do not exhibit variable valency (C) Uranium (D) Terbium
48. From +6 to +1 oxidation state is shown by the 62. The ability to form complex compounds by the
element of ... group transitional metal ion is due to
(A) V-B (B) VI-B (C) VII-B (D) VIII (A) Small size
49. The electronic configuration of cobalt is (B) Vacant d-orbitals
(A) 1s22s22p63s23p63d14s2 (C) High nuclear charge
(B) 1s22s22p63s23p63d74s2 (D) All of these
(C) 1s22s22p63s23p63d34s2 63. Which of the following will give green hydrated
(D) 1s22s22p63s23p63d54s2 ion
50. Out of all the known elements, the number of (A) Fe2+ (B) Ni2+
transitional elements is (C) Both of (A) and (B) (D) V3+
(A) 80 (B) 61 (C) 43 (D) 38
94. Rare-earth elements are exhibited by (A) Higher (B) Equal
(A) At. no. 58 to 71 (B) At. no. 21 to 30 (C) Lower (D) All of these
(C) At. no. 39 to 71 (D) At. no. 81 to 91 108. Which one of the following properties is not of
95. Arrange the following ions in the order of their transition elements ?
magnetic moment (A) Colour (B) Paramagnetism
a. V4+ b. Mn4+ c. Fe3+ d. Ni2+ (C) Fixed valency (D) None of these
(Atomic No. of V = 23, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Ni = 28) 109. What is the electronic configuration of Mn2+ ?
(A) b > c > a > d (B) c > d > b > a (A) [Ne]3d54s0 (B) [Ar]3d54s2
(C) c > b > d > a (D) a > d > c > b (C) [Ar]3d54s0 (D) [Ne]3d54s2
96. The placement of Zn, Cd and Hg along with 110. The number of electrons in the outermost shell
d-block elements is not proper because of the 3d-transit ion elements generally
(A) Their d-orbitals are completely filled remains
(B) Their d-orbitals are empty (A) (n – 1)dn (B) ndn
(C) They do not form complex compounds (C) ns2 (D) (n – 1)s2
(D) They do not form coloured compounds 111. The 3d-elements show variable oxidation
97. Which of the following is the weakest reducing states. What is the maximum oxidation state
agent ? shown by the element Mn ?
(A) Zn (B) Cu (C) H2 (D) Li (A) + 4 (B) +5 (C) +6 (D) +7
98. The heaviest atom amongst the following is 112. Which of the following ions gives coloured
(A) Uranium (B) Radium solution ?
(C) Lead (D) Mercury (A) Cu+ (B) Zn++ (C) Ag+ (D) Fe++
99. The transition metals mostly are 113. Which metal represents mor e than one
(A) Diamagnetic oxidation state ?
(B) Paramagnetic (A) Al (B) Na (C) Mg (D) Fe
(C) Neither diamagnetic nor paramagnetic 114. Which one of the following characteristics of
(D) Both diamagnetic and paramagnetic the transition metals is associated with their
100. The correct statement in respect of d-block catalytic activity ?
elements is (A) Variable oxidation states
(A) They are all metals (B) High enthalpy of atomization
(B) They show variable valency (C) Paramagnetic behaviour
(C) They form coloured ions and complex salts (D) Colour of hydrated ions
(D) All above statements are correct 115. All the metals of iron family have a strong
101. Which one of the following is an example of non- magnetic property commonly referred as
typical transition elements ? (A) Diamagnetism (B) Paramagnetism
(A) Li, K, Na (B) Be, Al, Pb (C) Ferromagnetism (D) None of these
(C) Zn, Cd, Hg (D) Ba, Ca, Sr 116. Which of the following electronic configuration
102. The metal ion which does not form coloured is that of a transitional element
compound is (A) 1s22s2p63s2p6d104s2p6
(A) Chromium (B) Magnanese (B) 1s22s2p63s2p6d104s2p1
(C) Zinc (D) Iron (C) 1s22s2p63s2p6d24s2
103. The transitional metal which shows oxidation (D) 1s22s2p63s2p64s2
state from +2 to +7 belong to group 117. Which of the following pairs are both the ions
(A) VII B (B) VI B (C) IIB (D) IIIB coloured in aqueous solution ?
104. Which of the following may be colourless ? (A) Sc3+, Co2+ (B) Ni2+, Cu+
(A) Cr3+ (B) Cu+ (C) Fe3+ (D) Cu2+ (C) Ni2+, Ti3+ (D) Sc3+, Ti3+
105. The metal present in B12 is (At. no.: Sc = 21,Ti = 22,Ni = 28,Cu = 29,Co = 27)
(A) Magnesium (B) Iron 118. Due to covalent bonding, the transitional
(C) Cobalt (D) Manganese metals are
106. Which metal does not give the following (A) Lustrous (B) Conductor
reaction M + water or steam  oxide + H ? (C) Hard and brittle (D) Ductile
(A) Mercury (B) Iron 119. The magnetic moment of a metal ion of first
(C) Sodium (D) Magnesium transition series is 2.83 BM. Therefore it will
107. Ionisation potential values of d-block elements have unpaired electrons
as compared to ionization potential value of (A) 6 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 2
f-block elements are
145. Which one of the following organisations iron 155. Which of the following pairs has the same size ?
and steel plant was built to use charcoal as a (A) Zn2+, Hf4+ (B) Fe2+, Ni2+
source of power, to start with, but later switched (C) Zr4+, Ti4+ (D) Zr4+, Hf4+
over to hydroelectricity ? 156. Which one of the following ions has electronic
(A) The Tata Iron and Steel Company configuration [Ar]3d6 ?
(B) The Indian Iron and Steel Company (A) Co3+ (B) Ni3+ (C) Mn3+ (D) Fe3+
(C) Mysore Iron and Steel Limited (Atomic no. Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(D) Hindustan Steel Limited 157. Which of the following oxidation states is the
146. What is the name of element with atomic most common among the lanthanoids ?
number 105 ? (A) 4 (B) 2 (C) 5 (D) 3
(A) Kurchatovium (B) Dubnium 158. The formula of mercurous ion is
(C) Nobelium (D) Holmium (A) Hg+ (B) Hg 2 (C) Hg 22 (D) None
147. The main reason for larger number of oxidation
Compounds of Transitional Elements
states exhibited by the actinoids than the
corresponding lanthanoids is 159. In acidic medium one mole of MnO4 accepts how
(A) Lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d many moles of electrons in a redox process ?
orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals (A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 6
(B) Larger atomic size of actinoids than the 160. In acidic medium potassium dichromate acts
lanthanoids as an oxidant according to the equation,
(C) More energy difference between 5f and 6d
Cr2O27  14H  6e   2Cr 3   7H2O
orbitals than between 4f and 5d orbitals
(D) Greater reactive nature of the actinoids What is the equivalent weight of K2Cr2O7 ?
than the lanthanoids (mol. wt. = M)
148. Four successive members of the first row (A) M (B) M/2 (C) M/3 (D) M/6
transition elements are listed below with their 161. The correct formula of permanganic acid is
atomic numbers. Which one of them is expected (A) HMnO4 (B) HMnO5
to have the highest third ionization enthalpy ? (C) H2MnO4 (D) H2MnO3
(A) Vanadium (Z = 23) (B) Chromium (Z = 24) 162. Acidified potassium dichromate is treated with
(C) Iron (Z = 26) (D) Manganese (Z = 25) hydrogen sulphide. In the reaction, the
149. The aqueous solution containing which one of oxidation number of chromium
the following ions will be colourless ? (A) Increases from +3 to +6
(A) Sc3+ (B) Fe2+ (C) Ti3+ (D) Mn2+ (B) Decreases from +6 to +3
150. Which of the following trivalent ions have the (C) Remains unchanged
largest atomic radius in the lanthonide series ? (D) Decreases from +6 to +2
(A) La (B) Ce (C) Pm (D) Lu 163. When KMnO4 reacts with acidified FeSO4
151. Which of the following does not have valence (A) Only FeSO4 is oxidised
electron in 3d-subshell ? (B) Only KMnO4 is oxidised
(A) Fe(III) (B) Mn(II) (C) Cr(I) (D) P(0) (C) FeSO4 is oxidised and KMnO4 is reduced
152. Among the following pairs of ions, the lower (D) None of the above
oxidation state in aqueous solution is more 164. When calomel reacts with NH4OH, we get
stable than the other in (A) HgNH2Cl
(A) Ti+, Ti3+ (B) Cu+, Cu2+ (B) NH2 — Hg — Hg — Cl
(C) Cr2+, Cr3+ (D) V2+, VO2+ (C) Hg2O
153. Which of the following cations has maximum (D) HgO
unpaired electrons ? 165. AgCl dissolves in a solution of NH3 but not in
(A) Mn2+ (B) Fe2+ (C) Co2+ (D) Ni2+ water because
154. For the four successive transition elements (A) NH3 is a better solvent than H2O
(Cr, Mn, Fe and Co), the stability of +2 oxidation (B) Ag+ forms a complex ion with NH3
state will be there in which of the following (C) NH3 is a stronger base than H2O
orders ? (D) The dipole moment of water is higher than
(A) Cr > Mn > Co > Fe (B) Mn > Fe > Cr > Co NH3
(C) Fe > Mn > Co > Cr (D) Co > Mn > Fe > Cr 166. A white powder soluble in NH4OH but insoluble
(Atomic. Nos.Cr = 24,Mn = 25,Fe = 26,Co = 27) in water is
(A) BaSO4 (B) CuSO4 (C) PbSO4 (D) AgCl
195. Silver nitrate on heating gives (A) TiO 2 (B) Fe2(SO4)3
(A) AgO and NO2 (B) AgO, NO and O2 (C) KMnO4 (D) ScCl3
(C) Ag and NO2 (D) Ag, NO2 and O2 206. Amongst TiF62 , CoF63  ,Cu2Cl 2 and NiCl 24
196. The transitional element of III-B group is
(Atomic no. Ti = 22, Co = 27, Cu = 29, Ni = 28) .
isomorphic with Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 . Therefore the
The colouless species are
compound will be
(A) Purple (B) Blue (A) CoF63  and NiCl24 (B) TiF62  and CoF63 
(C) White (D) Uncertain
(C) Cu2Cl 2 and NiCl 24 (D) TiF62 and Cu2Cl 2
197. A copper salt is isomorphic with ZnSO4, the salt
will be 207. Which of the following imparts green colour to
(A) Paramagnetic (B) Diamagnetic the glass ?
(C) Ferromagnetic (D) None of these (A) Cu2O (B) CdS (C) MnO2 (D) Cr2O3
198. V2O5 is useful as catalyst in 208. On heating copper nitrate strongly,.... is finally
(A) Manufacture of H2SO4 obtained
(B) Manufacture of HNO3 (A) Copper (B) Copper oxide
(C) Manufacture of Na2CO3 (C) Copper nitrate (D) Copper nitride
(D) It is not a catalyst 209. Which of the following statements is correct
199. Which one of the following reactions will occur about equivalent weight of KMnO4 ?
on heating AgNO3 above its melting point ? (A) it is one third of its molecular weight in
(A) 2AgNO3  2Ag + 2NO2 + O2 alkaline medium
(B) 2AgNO3  2Ag + N2 + 3O2 (B) It is one fifth of its molecular weight in
(C) 2AgNO3  2AgNO2 + O2 alkaline medium
(D) 2AgNO3  2Ag + 2NO + 2O2 (C) It is equal to its molecular weight in acidic
200. A transition metal A has ‘spin-only’ magnetic medium
moment value of 1.8 BM. When it is reacted (D) it is one third of its molecular weight in
with dilute sulphuric acid in the presence of acidic medium
air, its compound B is formed. B reacts with 210. Silver nitrate is supplied in coloured bottles
compound C to give compound D with the because it is
liberation of iodine. Then the metal A and (A) Oxidised in air
compounds B, C and D are respectively (B) Decomposes in sunlight
(A) Ti, TiSO4, KI and TiI2 (C) Explosive in sunlight
(B) Zn, ZnSO4, KI and Zn2I2 (D) Reactive towards air in sunlight
(C) Cu, CuSO4, KI and Cu2I2 211. A nitrate when mixed with common salt gives
(D) Cu, CuSO4, Cu2I2 and CuI2 a white precipitate which is soluble in dilute
201. Acidified potassium dichromate on reacting NH4OH. It is the nitrate of
with a sulphite is reduced to (A) Copper (B) Mercury
(C) Silver (D) Gold
(A) CrO2Cl2 (B) CrO24 212. The extraction of nickel involves
(C) Cr3+ (D) Cr2+ (A) The formation of Ni(CO)4
202. Amalgams are (B) The decomposition of Ni(CO)4
(A) Highly coloured alloys (C) The formation and thermal decomposition
(B) Always solid of Ni(CO)4
(C) Alloys which contain mercury as one of the (D) The formation and catalytic decomposition
contents of Ni(CO4)
(D) Alloys which have great resistance to 213. On adding excess of NH3 solution to CuSO4
abrasion solution, the dark blue colour is due to
203. Bronze is a mixture of (A) [Cu(NH3)4]++ (B) [Cu(NH3)2]++
(A) Pb + Zn (B) Cu + Sn (C) [Cu(NH3)] + (D) None of these
(C) Cu + Zn (D) Pb + Zn 214. While writing the formula of ferrous oxide it is
204. Duralumin is an alloy of writing as (FeO), because it is
(A) Al + Mn (B) Al + Mg + Ni + Mn (A) Non-stoichiometric
(C) Al + Mg + Ni (D) Al + Mg + Mn + Cu (B) Non-existant
205. Which of the following will show increase in (C) Paramagnetic
weight when kept in magnetic field ? (D) Ferromagnetic
242. Which can be reduced to the metal by heating 257. Which is impure form of iron ?
it in a stream of hydrogen ? (A) Cast iron (B) Wrought iron
(A) Copper (II) oxide (B) Magnesium oxide (C) Steel iron (D) None of these
(C) Aluminium oxide (D) Calcium oxide 258. Parke’s process of desilverization of lead
243. Which of the following is colourful ? depends upon
(A) ScCl3 (B) TiO2 (A) Partition coefficient of silver between
(C) MnSO4 (D) ZnSO4 molten zinc/molten lead having a high
244. Chrome green is value
(A) Chromium sulphate (B) Partition coefficient of silver between
(B) Chromium chloride molten zinc/molten lead having a low value
(C) Chromium nitrate (C) Crystallizing out of pure lead while the
(D) Chromium oxide silver-lead eutectic which has a lower
245. The colour of (NH4)2SO4Fe2(SO4)3 · 24H2O is melting point is left behind in liquid form
(A) White (B) Green (C) Violet (D) Blue (D) Chemical combination of zinc and silver
246. Correct formula of potassium ferricyanide is which precipitates out easily
(A) K4Fe(CN)6 (B) K3Fe(CN)6 259. In the cyanide process for the extraction of
(C) K3[Fe(CN)3] (D) K3[Fe(CN)4] silver, sodium cyanide is used to
247. The form of iron having the highest carbon (A) Convert silver into a soluble silver complex
content is (B) Reduce silver
(A) Cast iron (B) Wrought iron (C) Precipitate silver
(C) Strain steel (D) Mild steel (D) Oxidise silver
248. Aqueous solution of ferric chloride is 260. Mond’s process is used for
(A) Acidic (B) Basic (A) Ni (B) Al (C) Fe (D) Cu
(C) Neutral (D) Amphoteric 261. Bessemer converter is used for
249. In the reduction of dichromate by Fe(II), the (A) Steel (B) Wrought iron
number of electrons involved per chromium (C) Pig iron (D) Cast iron
atom is 262. Percentage of silver in German silver is
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 1 (A) 0% (B) 1% (C) 5% (D) None
250. Silver nitrate is mainly used 263. Which process of purification is represented
(A) In photography (B) In model formation by the following scheme ?
(C) As reducing agent (D) As dehydrating agent 250 C 1400C
Ti  2I2   TiI4   Ti  I2
251. The process of zinc-plating on iron sheet is impure pure

known as (A) Cupellation

(A) Aneling (B) Roasting (B) Poling
(C) Galvanization (D) Smelting (C) Electrolytic refining
252. Which of the following metals gives hydrogen (D) Van-Arkel process
gas, when heated with hot concentrated alkali ? 264. Which of the following sulphides when heated
(A) Cu (B) Ag (C) Zn (D) Ni strongly in air gives the corresponding metal ?
253. The compound insoluble in water is (A) Cu2S (B) CuS (C) Fe2S3 (D) HgS
(A) Mercurous nitrate 265. Guignet’s green is known as
(B) Mercuric nitrate (A) Cr2O3 · 2H2O (B) FeO3 · 2H2O
(C) Mercurous chloride (C) Cu2O3 (D) FeCO3 · Cr2O3
(D) Mercurous perchlorate 266. Vanadium (III) oxide is a strong
254. In the extraction of copper when molten copper (A) Drying agent (B) Oxidising agent
is cooled slowly, blister copper is obtained due (C) Reducing agent (D) Wetting agent
to evolution of the following gas 267. Which of the following dissolves in hot conc.
(A) Water vapour (B) Sulphur dioxide NaOH solution ?
(C) Carbon dioxide (D) Carbon monoxide (A) Fe (B) Zn (C) Sn (D) Ag
255. KI and CuSO4 solution when mixed, give 268. Parke’s process is used to extract
(A) CuI2 + K2SO4 (B) Cu2I2 + K2SO4 (A) Silver using NaCN
(C) K2SO4 + Cu2I2 + I2 (D) K2SO4 + Cul2 + I2 (B) Copper using CuFeS2
256. Blister copper is (C) Silver from argentiferrous lead
(A) Pure copper (B) Ore of copper (D) Silver by forming amalgam
(C) Alloy of copper (D) 1% impure copper
 (A) Laterite (B) Bauxite (A) Hg (B) Fe (C) Cl (D) O2
(C) Pedalfers (D) Clay 305. Tempered steel is
292. German silver is an alloy of (A) Soft and liable
(A) Copper, zinc and nickel (B) Hard and brittle
(B) Copper and silver (C) Neither so hard nor so brittle
(C) Copper, zinc and tin (D) Very soft
(D) Copper, zinc and silver 306. Best quality of steel is manufactured by
293. Iron is rendered passive by the action of (A) Siemen-Martin’s Open Hearth process
(A) Conc. H2SO4 (B) Conc. H3PO4 (B) Electrical process
(C) Conc. HCl (D) Conc. HNO3 (C) Bessemer process
294. In the metallurgy of zinc, the zinc dust obtained (D) Blast furnace
from roasting and reduction of zinc sulphide 307. The presence of Si in steel gives it
contains some ZnO. How is this removed ? (A) Fibrous structure
(A) Abs orbance of ultr av iolet light and (B) Silicate type structure
re-emission of white light is employed (C) Sheet type structure
(B) Shock cooling by contact with a shower of (D) None of the above
molten lead is done 308. The presence of Mn in Steel produces
(C) X-ray method is used (A) Elasticity
(D) Smelting is employed (B) Increased tensile strength
295. Chemical formula of rust is (C) Both of (A) and (B)
(A) FeO (B) Fe3O4 (D) None of the above
(C) Fe2O3· xH2O (D) FeO · xH2O 309. Presence of Cr in steel makes it
296. Heating steel to bright redness and then cooling (A) Resistant to chemical action
suddenly by plunging it into oil or water, makes (B) Useful for making cutlery
it (C) Increases chemical action
(A) Hard and pliable (B) Soft and pliable (D) Both of (A) and (B)
(C) Soft and brittle (D) Hard and brittle 310. The addition of metals like Cr, Mn, W and Ni to
297. Which of the following is found in our body ? ordinary steel makes it
(A) Pb (B) Fe (C) Cd (D) Al (A) More useful
298. Which of the follwing pars of elements might (B) Alters the properties of ordinary steel
form an alloy ? (C) Both of (A) and (B)
(A) Zinc and lead (D) None of the above
(B) Iron and mercury 311. Stainless steel is non-corrosive. This character
(C) Iorn and carbon is more prominent in
(D) Mercury and platinum (A) Mn Steel (B) Ordinary steel
299. Ferrous sulphate on strong heating gives (C) Ti steel (D) All of these
(A) SO2 (B) Fe2(SO4)3 312. When little vanadium is mixed with steel, it
(C) FeO + SO3 (D) Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3 becomes
300. Green vitriol is (A) More hard (B) More tensility
(A) CuSO4 · 5H2O (B) FeSO4 · 7H2O (C) Both of (A) and (B) (D) No effect
(C) CaSO4 · 2H2O (D) ZnSO4 · 7H2O 313. To obtain steel entirely free from sulphur and
301. When conc. sulphuric acid is added slowly to a phosphorus, the process used is
solution of ferrous sulphate containing nitrate (A) Electrothermal process
ion, a brown colour ring is formed. The (B) Bessemer process
composition of the ring is (C) Open-hearth process
(A) [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 (B) FeSO4 · NO2 (D) Duplex process
(C) Fe[(H2O)5(NO3)2] (D) None of these 314. Whic h of t he following ions w ill gi v e a
302. F2 is formed by reacting K2MnF6 with colourless aqueous solution ?
(A) SbF5 (B) MnF3 (C) KSBF6 (D) MnF4 (A) Ni2+ (B) Co2+ (C) Cu22 (D) Fe2+
303. The alloy of steel that is used in making
315. The chief constituents of steel made in India
automobile parts and utensils
are
(A) Stainless steel (B) Nickel steel
(A) Mn and Cr (B) Al and Zn
(C) Tungsten steel (D) Chromium steel
(C) V and Co (D) Ni and Mg
304. Mac Arthur process is used for
333. Which of the following statements is wrong ? (B) It contains about 4.5% carbon
(A) Heating to a high temperature and then (C) It is corrosion resistant
cooling suddenly, e.g., by dipping in water, (D) It contracts on cooling
makes steel hard and brittle 343. In Mac Arthur forrest method, silv er is
(B) Steel can be softened by heating it to a high extracted from the solution of Na[Ag(CN)2] by
temperature for a prolonged time and then the use of
cooling slowly. This is called quenching (A) Fe (B) Mg (C) Cu (D) Zn
(C) Tempering of hardened steel is doen by 344. Stainless steel is an alloy of iron with
heating it to just below red heat at controlled (A) 8% Cr, 50% Mn (B) 10% Ni, 2% Mn
temperature and duration (C) 2% Cr, 3% C (D) 12% Cr, 2% Ni
(D) Phosphorus impurity makes steel ‘cold 345. The protection of steel by chrome plating is due
short’ to
334. Bell metal is an alloy of (A) Cathodic protection
(A) Cu, Zn and Sn (B) Cu, Zn and Ni (B) Anodic protection
(C) Cu and Zn (D) Cu and Sn (C) Covering of steel surface
335. Iron obtained from blast furnace is known as (D) Formation of alloy with iron
(A) Wrought iron (B) Cast iron 346. The most convenient method to protect bottom
(C) Pig iron (D) Steel of ship made of iron is
336. Which of the following elements is present as (A) White tin plating
the impurity to the maximum extent in the (B) Coating with red lead oxide
pig iron ? (C) Connecting with ‘Pb’ block
(A) Phosphorus (B) Manganese (D) Connecting with ‘Mg’ block
(C) Carbon (D) Silicon 347. Carbon monoxide reacts with iron to form
337. Copper displaces which of the metal from their (A) Fe(CO)5 (B) FeCO3
salt solutions ? (C) FeO + C (D) Fe2O3 + C
(A) AgNO3 (B) ZnSO4 348. The most important oxidation state of copper
(C) FeSO4 (D) All of these is
338. The bonds present in the structure dichromate (A) +1 (B) +2 (C) +3 (D) +4
ion are 349. Hot and conc. nitric acid when reacts with
(A) Four equivalent Cr — O bonds only copper, the gas obtained is
(B) Six equvalent Cr — O bonds and one O — O (A) N 2 (B) Nitrous oxide
bond (C) NO (D) NO2
(C) Six equivalent Cr — O bonds and one Cr — Cr 350. Which of the following property is not expected
bond to be shown by copper ?
(D) Six equivalent Cr — O bonds and one (A) High thermal conductivity
Cr — O — Cr bond (B) Low electrical conductivity
339. Which of the following element constitutes a (C) Ductility
major impurity in pig iron ? (D) Malleability
(A) Silicon (B) Oxygen 351. Which of the following metals gives more than
(C) Sulphur (D) Graphite one chloride ?
340. Annealing is (A) Cu (B) Al (C) Ag (D) Na
(A) Heating steel in nitrogen and cooling 352. The metal which is the best conductor of
(B) Heating steel to bright redness and then electricity is
cooling slowly (A) Iron (B) Copper
(C) Heating wrought iron with carbon to (C) Silver (D) Aluminium
redness 353. Paris green is
(D) Heating steel to high temperature and (A) Double salt of copper carbonate and copper
cooling suddenly by plunging in water nitrate
341. In electroplating, the metal that is not used (B) Double salt of copper acetate and copper
for plating is arsenite
(A) Fe (B) Zn (C) Ni (D) Au (C) Double salt of copper acetate and copper
342. Whic h one of the follo wing i s a wr ong sulphate
statement about cast iron ? (D) Double salt of copper and silver nitrate
(A) It is also called pig iron
379. Silver halides are used in photography because (B) The white solid dissolves to form a green
(A) They are photosensitive solution
(B) Soluble in hypo (C) The white solid turns blue but does not
(C) Soluble in NH4OH dissolve
(D) Soluble in acids (D) The white solid dissolves to form a blue
380. AgCl when heated with Na2CO3 gives solution
(A) Ag2O (B) Ag (C) Ag2CO3 (D) NaAgCO3 395. Which metal is electro-deposited on iron
381. AgNO3 gives a red ppt. with surface to prevent rusting ?
(A) KI (B) NaBr (C) NaNO3 (D) K2CrO4 (A) Cu (B) Zn (C) Mg (D) Pb
382. Silver nitrate is prepared by 396. The metal which gives hydrogen on treatment
(A) The action of only conc. HNO3 on silver with acid as well as sodium hydroxide is
(B) Heating silver oxide with NO2 (A) Iron (B) Zinc
(C) The action of hot di. HNO3 on silver (C) Copper (D) None of these
(D) Dissolve Ag in aqua-regia 397. From aqueous solution of ZnSO4, normal sinc
383. To protect iron against corrosion, the most carbonate may be precipitated by
durable metal plating on it, is (A) Boiling with CaCO3
(A) Nickel plating (B) Tin plating (B) Adding Na2CO3
(C) Copper plating (D) Zinc plating (C) Adding NaHCO3
384. Which of the following is least soluble in water ? (D) Passing CO2
(A) AgI (B) AgCl (C) AgBr (D) Ag2S 398. Which one of the following dissolves in hot
385. Phot ogr aph ic fil ms and plates hav e an concentrated NaOH solution ?
essential ingredient of (A) Fe (B) Zn (C) Cu (D) Ag
(A) Silver nitrate (B) Silver bromide 399. Which of the following metals forms an
(C) Sodium chloride (D) Oleic acid amphoteric oxide ?
386. Which of the following does not react with AgCl ? (A) Ca (B) Fe (C) Cu (D) Zn
(A) NaNO3 (B) Na2CO3 400. The following is known as “Bordeaux mixture”
(C) Na2S2O3 (D) NH4OH (A) Borax and copper sulphate
387. Which one of the following is known as lunar (B) Orthoboric acid and ferrous sulphate
caustic when in fused state ? (C) Sodium borate and zinc sulphate
(A) Silver nitrate (B) Silver sulphate (D) Copper sulphate and lime
(C) Silver chloride (D) Sodium sulphate (E) Borax and manganous sulphate
388. Which silver halide is used in medicine ? 401. The trace metal present in insulin is
(A) AgNO3 (B) AgCl (C) AgBr (D) AgF (A) Iron (B) Cobalt
389. When silver nitrate is heated to red hot, what (C) Zinc (D) Manganese
is formed 402. The titanium (atomic number 22) compound
(A) Ag (B) Ag2O (C) Ag2O3 (D) AgO2 that does not exist is
390. For making Ag from AgNO 3 , which of the (A) TiO (B) TiO2 (C) K2TiF6 (D) TiCl3
following is used ? (E) K2TiO4
(A) PH3 (B) AsH3 (C) Na2CO3 (D) NH3 403. The element easiest to reduce is
391. Which one of the following r eacts with (A) Fe (B) Cu (C) Ag (D) Sn
concentrated sulphuric acid ? 404. AgCl is dissolved in excess of each of NH3KCN
(A) Au (B) Ag (C) Pt (D) Pb and Na2S2O3. The complex ions produced in
392. The nitrate of which metal left globule on each case are
heating strongly ? (A) [Ag(NH3)2]+, [Ag(CN)2]+ and [Ag(S2O3)2]3–
(A) Pb(NO3)2 (B) NaNO3 (B) [Ag(NH3)2]2+, [Ag(CN)2]3– and [Ag(S2O3)2]2–
(C) AgNO3 (D) Cu(NO3)2 (C) [Ag(NH3)4]2+, [Ag(CN)2]3– and [Ag2(S2O3)2]2–
393. Pair of metals which dissolves in NaOH solution
(D) [Ag(NH3)2]+, [Ag(CN)2]– and [Ag(S2O3)2]3–
is
(A) Al, Cu (B) Zn, Hg (C) Zn, Cu (D) Zn, Al 405. A developer used in photography is
394. What is the effect of shaking dil. H2SO4 with (A) A weak acid
small quantity of anhydrous CuSO4 ? (B) A weak base
(A) The white solid dissolves to form a colourless (C) A mild reducing agent
solution (D) An oxidizing agent
 1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (D) 4. (A) 5. (A) 6. (C) 7. (C)

8. (C) 9. (C) 10. (D) 11. (C) 12. (B) 13. (C) 14. (B)

15. (C) 16. (B) 17. (A) 18. (A) 19. (C) 20. (B) 21. (C)

22. (C) 23. (C) 24. (C) 25. (B) 26. (B) 27. (D) 28. (D)

29. (A) 30. (C) 31. (D) 32. (C) 33. (B) 34. (C) 35. (A)

36. (C) 37. (B) 38. (D) 39. (D) 40. (A) 41. (B) 42. (A)

43. (D) 44. (B) 45. (A) 46. (C) 47. (D) 48. (B) 49. (B)

50. (B) 51. (A) 52. (D) 53. (C) 54. (B) 55. (A) 56. (C)

57. (B) 58. (A) 59. (B) 60. (D) 61. (D) 62. (D) 63. (C)

64. (B) 65. (B) 66. (D) 67. (C) 68. (C) 69. (A) 70. (C)

71. (C) 72. (D) 73. (D) 74. (D) 75. (D) 76. (C) 77. (D)

78. (D) 79. (A) 80. (D) 81. (B) 82. (C) 83. (B) 84. (C)

85. (D) 86. (B) 87. (A) 88. (D) 89. (D) 90. (A) 91. (D)

92. (D) 93. (A) 94. (A) 95. (C) 96. (A) 97. (B) 98. (A)

99. (B) 100. (D) 101. (C) 102. (C) 103. (A) 104. (B) 105. (C)

106. (A) 107. (A) 108. (C) 109. (C) 110. (C) 111. (D) 112. (D)

113. (D) 114. (A) 115. (C) 116. (C) 117. (C) 118. (C) 119. (D)

120. (A) 121. (B) 122. (A) 123. (D) 124. (A) 125. (C) 126. (C)

127. (C) 128. (C) 129. (D) 130. (C) 131. (D) 132. (C) 133. (A)

134. (D) 135. (C) 136. (B) 137. (D) 138. (D) 139. (B) 140. (A)

141. (A) 142. (B) 143. (B) 144. (A,C) 145. (A) 146. (B) 147. (A)

148. (D) 149. (A) 150. (A) 151. (D) 152. (A) 153. (A) 154. (B)

155. (D) 156. (A) 157. (D) 158. (C) 159. (C) 160. (D) 161. (A)

162. (B) 163. (C) 164. (A) 165. (B) 166. (D) 167. (A) 168. (D)

169. (A) 170. (A) 171. (A) 172. (A) 173. (A) 174. (D) 175. (B)

176. (B) 177. (D) 178. (A) 179. (D) 180. (B) 181. (C) 182. (D)

183. (A) 184. (A) 185. (C) 186. (C) 187. (D) 188. (B) 189. (D)

190. (A) 191. (A) 192. (B) 193. (A) 194. (A) 195. (D) 196. (C)

197. (A) 198. (A) 199. (C) 200. (C) 201. (C) 202. (C) 203. (B)
 The d and f-block Elements (Level - 2)
d and f-block Elements +3 and +4
1. Most common oxidation states shown by Ce are (b) Ce (IV) acts as oxidising agent
(a) +2, +4 (b) +3, +4 (c) +3, +5 (d) +2, +3 (c) The +4 oxidation state of Ce is not known
2. Ce3+, La3+, Pm3+ and Yb3+ have ionic radii in in solutions
the increasing order as : (d) The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more
(a) Le3+ < Ce+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ stable than the +4 oxidation state
(b) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < Ce3+ < La3+ 10. Of the following outer electronic configuration
(c) La3+ = Ce3+ < Pm3+ < Yb3+ of the atoms, the highest oxidation state is
(d) Yb3+ < Pm3+ < La3+ < Ce3+ exhibited by which one of them
3. Which of the following ion has maximum (a) (n – 1)d8ns2 (b) (n – 1)d5ns1
3
(c) (n – 1)d ns 2 (d) (n – 1)d5ns2
magnetic moment ?
(a) Mn2+ (b) Fe2+ (c) Ti2+ (d) Cr2+ 11. The lanthanoid contraction is responsible for
4. 3+
The radius of La (At. No. 57) is 1.06 Å. Which the fact that:
one of the following given values will be closest (a) Zr and Y have about the same radius
to the radius of Lu3+? (b) Zr and Nb have similar oxidation states
(a) 1.60 Å (b) 1.40 Å (c)1.06 Å (d) 0.85 Å (c) Zr and Hf have about the same radius
5. The atomic number of V, Cr, Mn and Fe are (d) Zr and Zn have same oxidation state.
respectively 23, 24, 25 and 26. Which one of 12. The oxidation state of chromium in the final
these may be expeected to have the highest product formed by the reaction between KI and
second ionisation energy? acidified potassium dichromate solution is :
(a) Cr (b) Mn (c) Fe (d) V (a) + 3 (b) + 2 (c) + 6 (d) + 4
6. The number of d-electron in Fe2+(At. No. 26) 13. Which of the follwoing factors may be regarded
ion is: as the main cause of lanthanide contraction?
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 3 (a) Greater shielding of 5d eelctrons by 4f
7. A reduction in atomic size with increase in atomic electrons
number is a characteristic of elements of : (b) Poored shielding of 5d eelctron by 4f
(a) d-block (b) f-block electrons
(c) radioactive series (d) high atomic masses (c) Effective shielding of one of 4f electrons by
8. What would happen when a solution of another in the sub shell
potassium chromate is treated with an excess (d) Poor shielding of one of 4f electron by
of dilute nitric acid? another in the sub shell
(a) Cr2O72 and H2O are formed 14. Heating mixture of Cu2O and Cu2S will give:
(a) Cu2SO3 (b) CuO + CuS
(b) Cr2O2
4 is reduced to +3 state of Cr (c) Cu + SO3 (d) Cu + SO2
(c) Cr2O2
4 is oxidised to +7 state of Cr 15. The oxidation state of chromium in the final
(d) Cr3+ and Cr2O72 are formed product formed by the reaction between KI and
9. Ce (Z = 58) is an important member of the acidified postassium dichromate solution is :
lanthanoide. Which of the following statements (a) + 3 (b) + 2 (c) + 6 (d) + 4
about cerium is incorrect?
(a) The common oxidation states of cerium are
30. Which of the following is the electronic (a) Pyrophoric alloy (b)Cerium oxide
configuration of Gd (Z = 64)? (c) Misch metal (d)Oxides of lanthanides
(a) (Xe)4f75d16s2 (b) (Rn)5f76d17s2 42. Which of the following is used in tracer bullets
(c) (Xe)4f76s2 (d) (Rn)5f77s2 to produces spark ?
31. Which of the following is the electronic (a) Pyrophoric alloy (b) Cerium oxide
configuration of Cm (Z = 96)? (c) Misch metal (d) Oxides of lanthanides
(a) (Xe)4f75d16s2 (b) (Rn)5f76d17s2 43. Oxide of which metal is most commonly used
(c) (Xe)4f76s2 (d) (Rn)5f77s2 in spectacle lenses to cut UV rays?
32. Which of the following is the electronic (a) La (b) Ce (c) Gd (d) Yb
configuration of Nb (Z = 102)? 44. Which elements of d-block are not considered
(a) (Xe)4f145d16s2 (b) (Rn)5f146d17s2 transition elements ?
(c) (Xe)4f146s2 (d) (Rn)5f147s2 (a) Sc, Y, La and Ac (b) Fe, Co and Ni
33. Which of the following is the elect-ronic (c) Cu, Ag and Au (d) Zn, Cd and Hg
configuration of Yb (Z = 70)? 45. Which of the following is expected to be acidic?
(a) (Xe)4f145d16s2 (b) (Rn)5f146d17s2 (a) Cr2O (b) CrO2 (c) Cr2O3 (d) CrO3
(c) (Xe)4f146s2 (d) (Rn)5f147s2 46. CuSO4·H2O is blue in colour but anhydrous
34. Which of the following does not have any CuSO4 is white though both copper exists as
electron in 5f sub shell? Cu2+ ion with one unpaired electron the reason
(a) Ac(Z = 89) (b) Th (Z = 90) is :
(c) Pa (Z = 91) (d) All of these (a) CuSO4 (anhydrous) absorbs white light
35. The reason of existance of chemical twins in (b) CuSO4·5H2O absorbs blue light
5th and 6th periods is : (c) spiliting of d-subshell occurs in CuSO 4
(a) lanthanide contraction (anhydrous) and absorption of orange red
(b) actimide contraction light takes place
(c) trans-uranic elements (d) spiliting of d-subshell occurs in CuSO4·5H2O
(d) none of these and absorption of orange-red light takes
36. A lanthanide has n unpaired electrons in f-sub place.
shell and has lilac colour. Which colour is likely 47. Magnetic moment of d-block elements can be
for (14-n) unpaired electron in f-sub shell for calculated by :
another lanthanide ? m2
(a)White (b) Black (a)  n2 (b) 2  n(n  2)
n
(c) Lialc (d)Complementry of lilac
37. Which of the following is correct order of size of (c) µ – n = n + 2 (d) none of these
M3+ ions of La (57), Sm(62), Dy(66) and Lu(71) ? 48. Which of the following is correct magnetic
(a) La > Sm > Dy > Lu (b) Lu > Dy > Sm > La moment of Cr(z = 24)?
(c) La > Dy > Sm > Lu (d) La > Dy = Sm > Lu (a) 5.96 BM (b) 6.93 BM
38. Basic strength of Ce(OH)3, Sm(OH)3, Ho(OH)3 (c) 3.87 BM (d) 2.84 BM
and Lu(OH)3 is in the order: 49. In + 2 oxidation state, the e lectro nic
(a) Ce(OH)3<Sm(OH)3<Ho(OH)3< Lu(OH)3 configuration of a transition metal is (Ar) 3d3.
(b) Ce(OH)3>Sm(OH)3>Ho(OH)3> Lu(OH)3 Its atomic number is :
(c) Ce(OH)3> Sm(OH)3=Ho(OH)3> Lu(OH)3 (a) 23 (b) 24 (c) 25 (d) 26
(d) Ce(OH)3=Sm(OH)3=Ho(OH)3< Lu(OH)3 50. The number of orbitals with lower energy in
39. La(OH)3 is more basic than Lu(OH3 because: octahedral crystal field splitting is :
(a) La is more negative than Lu (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
(b) La+3 is larger in size than Lu3+ 51. Magnetic moments of Cr+(A = 24), Mn2+(Z = 25)
(c) ionic character of bond in Lu(OH3 is high and Fe3+ (Z = 26) are x, y and z respectively.
(d) all of the above The correct relation is shown in :
40. Separation of lanthanoid is possible by : (a) x > y > z (b) z > y > x
(a) distillation (c) x = y = z (d) x = y > z
(b) fractional crystallisation 52. Elements of which set have the same number
(c) fractional distillation of electrons in 3d-subshell?
(d) ion exchange method (a) Cr and Mn (b) Cu and Zn
41. Which is used in making steel for parts of get (c) Co and Ni (d) Both (a) and (b)
engine ?
78. Most common oxidation state of lanthanides Codes:
is: A B C D
(a) +2 (b) +3 (c) +4 (d) +5 (a) 3 4 2 1
79. The purest form of Fe is: (b) 3 4 1 2
(a) stainless steel (b) steel (c) 4 1 3 2
(c) cast iron (d) wrought iron (d) 4 3 2 1
80. In Na2, [Fe(CN)5 NO], sodium nitroprusside, 88. Haemoglobin and chlorophyll contain respectively:
(a) oxidation state of Fe is +2 (a) Fe, Co (b) Fe, Mn (c) Mg, Fe (d) Fe, Mg
(b) this has NO+ as ligand 89. Due to lanthanide contraction:
(c) both (a) and (b) are correct (a) Fe, Co, Ni have equal size
(d) none of the above is correct (b) Zr and Hf have equal size
81. FeSO 4 solution gives brown colour ring in (c) all f-block ions have equal size
testing nitrates or nitrites. This is: (d) all isoelectronic ions have equal size
(a) [Fe(H2O)5NO]2+ (b) [Fe(H2O)5NO2]2+
90. In Cr2 O2-
7 every Cr is linked to:
(c) [Fe(H2O)4(NO)2]2+ (d) [Fe(H2O)4NO]2+
82. FeCl3.6H2O is actually: (a) two O atoms (b) three O atoms
(a)[Fe(H2O)6]Cl3 (b)[Fe(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O (c) four O atoms (d) five O atoms
(c)[Fe(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O (d)[Fe(H2O)3 C13 ].3H2O 91. For Ni and Pt different I.P. in MJ mol–1 are given
83. Ni2+, in traces, can be tested using: below:
(a) sodium nitroprusside (IP)1+ (IP)2 (IP)3 + (IP)4
(b) dimethyl glyoxime Ni 2.49 8.80
(c) ammonium sulphocyanide Pt 2.60 6.70
(d) potassium ferrocyanide hence:
84. CuSO4 can be estimated volumetrically: (a) nickel (II) compounds tend to be thermody-
(a) by reaction with KI followed by reaction with namically more stable than platinum (II)
Na2S2O3 (b) platinum (IV) compounds tend to be more
(b) by reaction with BaCl2 stable than nickel (IV)
(c) by reaction with K4Fe(CN)6 (c) both are correct
(d) none is correct (d) none is correct
85. Which is correct statement? 92. Paramagnetism is given by the relation
(a) Ammoniacal CuCl is used to measure the
 = 2 s(s +1) magnetons where ‘S’ is the total
amount of CO in gas samples
(b) Ammoniacal CuCl gives red ppt. with spin. On this basis, the paramagnetism of Cu+
CH=CH ion is:
(c) Both (a) and (b) are correct (a) 3.88 magnetons (b) 2.83 magnetons
(d) None is correct (c) 1.41 magnetons (d) zero
86. Which is not true statement about FeO? 93. The oxygen carryi ng pigment , oxy-
(a) It is non-stoichiometric and is metal haemocyanin, containing two copper ions is
deficient diamagnetic, because:
(b) It is basic oxide (a) the two copper ions are in +1 oxidation state
(c) Its aqueous solution changes to Fe(OH)3 and (b) one of the copper ions is in +1 oxidation
then to Fe2O3 .(H2O)n by atmospheric oxygen state and the other is in +2 oxidation state
(d) It gives red colour with KCNS (c) the re ar e str ong ant i-ferr omagne tic
87. Match List I with List II and select the correct interactions between the two copper ions
answer using the codes given below the lists: (d) there are ferromagnet ic int eracti ons
List I List II between the two copper ions
(Metals) (Ores) 94. Match List I with List II and select the correct
A. Zinc 1. Azurite answer using the codes given below the lists:
B. Tin 2. Carnallite List I List I
(Alloys) (Constituents)
C. Copper 3. Calamine
A. Gun metal 1. Lead + tin
D. Magnesium 4. Cassiterite
B. German silver 2. Copper + tin + zinc
C. Brass 3. Copper + zinc
D. Solder 4. Copper + zinc + nickel
 (c) a deep blue-violet coloured compound 121. Only +2, +3, +4 oxidation states are shown by:
CrO(O2)2 is formed (a) Sc, Ti (b) Fe, Ni (c) Ti, Ni (d) Zn, Ni
(d) solution gives green ppt. of Cr(OH)3 122. Coagulation of blood takes place by:
113. Out of SiCl4, TiCl4, PO43–,SO42–, CrO42– , CC14 (a) ferric alum (b) potash alum
isostructural are: (c) both (a) and (b) (d) none of these
(a) SiCl4, TiCl4 (b) SO42– ,CrO42– 123. When KCN comes in contact with blood, one
(c) both (a) and (d) (d) none of these dies immediately, it is due to:
114. Maximum oxidation state is shown by: (a) CN – forms stable complex with iron of
(a) Os (b) Mn (c) Cr (d) Co haemoglobin of blood
115. Following elements do not show the properties (b) CN– combines with H2O of blood causing it
characteristic of d-block elements: poison
(a) Cu, Ag, Au (b) Zn, Hg, Cd (c) both (a) and (b) are correct
(c) Sc, Ti, V (d) Fe, Co, Ni (d) none is correct
116. The ability of d-block elements to form 124. MnO4- is of intense pink colour, though Mn is
complexes is due to : in (+7) oxidation state. It is due to
(a) small and highly charged ions (a) oxygen gives colour to it
(b) vacant low energy orbitals to accept lone pair (b) charge transfer when Mn gives its electron
of electrons from ligands to oxygen
(c) both are correct (c) charge transfer when oxygen gives its
(d) none is correct electron to Mn making it Mn (+VI) hence,
117. AgCl and NaCl are colourless. NaBr and NI are coloured
also colourless but AgBr and AgI are coloured. (d) none is correct
This is due to: 125. Out of [Fe(CN)6]4–, [Ni(CN)4]2–and [Ni(CO)4]:
(a) Ag + polarises Br– and I– (a) all have identical geometry
(b) Ag+ has unpaired d-orbital (b) all are paramagnetic
(c) Ag + depolarises Br– and I– (c) all are diamagnetic
(d) none is correct (d) [Fe(CN)6]4– is diamagnetic but [Ni(CN)4]2–
118. Which is correct statement? and [Ni(CO)4]are paramagnetic
(a) In less acidic solution K2Cr2O7 and H2O2 126. In[Fe(CN)5(NO+ )]2–,Fe has+3 state. It can be
give violet coloured diamagnetic[CrO(O2) decided by:
(OH)]– ion (a) magnetic measurement
(b) In alkaline H2O2,K3CrO8 (with tetraperoxo (b) colligative property
species) [Cr(O2)4]3– is formed (c) colour
(c) In ammoniacal solution, (NH3 )3 CrO4 is (d) hybridisation
formed 127. In 3d transition series, if nuclear charge
(d) All are correct statements increases, the screening effect:
119. Match the compounds of column X with (a) increases
oxidation state of column Y. (b) decreases
Column X Column Y (c) first decreases and then increases
I [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 5 (d) first increases and then decreases
II CrO5 4 128. Maximum oxidation state of Os is
III K3CrO8 6 (a) + 6 (b) +7 (c) + 8 (d) + 5
IV (NH3)3 CrO4 3 129. Which forms interstitial compound?
I II III IV (a) Fe (b) Co (c) Ni (d) All
(a) 3 6 5 4 130. Which shows maximum magnetic moment
(b) 3 4 5 6 among the bivalent ions of the first transition
(c) 4 5 6 3 series?
(d) 6 5 4 3 (a) Fe2+ (b) Co2+ (c) Ni2+ (d) Mn2+
120. For CrO3 following is not true statement: 131. Select incorrect statement(s)
(a) It is called chromic acid (a) lonisation energies of 5d-elements are
(b) It is colourless due to 3d10 configuration greater than those of 3d and 4d elements
(c) It is bright orange solid and colour arises (b) Cu( I ) is diamagnetic while Cu(II) is
due to charge transfer paramagnetic
(d) It is toxic and corrosive
 (b) 14 elements in the seventh period 160. Ag is obtained from AgNO3 with:
(atomic no. = 90 to 103) that are filling (a) NH3 (b) PH3 (c) AsH3 (d) Na2CO3
5fsublevel 161. The incorrect statement for d-block. element is:
(c) 14 elements in the sixth period (a) it shows magnetic property
(atomic no. = 58 to 71) that are filling (b) it has variable valency
4fsublevel (c) it has tendency of formation of coloured ions
(d) 14 elements in the seventh period (d) it has complete d-orbitals
(atomic no. = 58 to 71) that are filling More than one correct
4fsublevel 162. Which of the following are expected to be
153. Among K, Ca, Fe and Zn, the element which colourless in aqueous solution?
can form more than one binary compound with (a) Cu2+ (b) Zn2+ (c) Sc3+ (d) Ag+
chlorine is: 163. Which of the following is responsible for
(a) Fe (b) Zn (c) K (d) Ca complex formation by the elements of d-block ?
154. Philosopher’s wool on treatment with cobalt (a) Vacant d-orbitals
nitrate, produces: (b) High nuclear charge
(a) CoBaO2 (b) CoZnO2 (c) CoSrO2 (d) CoMgO2 (c) Small size
155. Which of the following does not react with (d) Presence of strong ligand
AgCl? 164. The number of d-electron in Co3+ (Z = 27) is
(a) NH4OH (b) NaNO3 (c) Na2S2O3 (d) Na2CO3 equal to :
156. Which of the following is used as purgative? (a) d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26)
(a) HgS (b) Hg2Cl2 (c) HgCl2 (d) ZnSO4 (b) d-electrons in Fe (Z = 26)
157. The reacti vity of tran sition elements (c) s-electrons in Mg (Z = 12)
decreases with: (d) p-electrons in Mg2+ (Z = 12)
(a) the decrease in the atomic number 165. Which of the following do not form amalgam?
(b) the increase in the atomic number (a) Li (b) Au (c) Pt (d) Fe
(c) low heat of hydration 166. Which of the following are coloured due to
(d) none of the above charge transfer?
158. Fulminating gold is: (a) K2Cr2O7 (b) KMnO4
(a) AuCl3 (b) Au2S (c) PbI2 (d) FeSO4.7H2O
(c) Au(NH2) =NH (d) H[Au(Cl)4 ] 167. Which of the following oxide is amphoteric?
159. An extremely hot copper wire reacts with steam (a) TiO2 (b) Cr2O3 (c) Mn2O3 (d) V2O3
to produce:
(a) Cu2O (b) CuO2 (c) Cu2O2 (d) CuO

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (a) 4. (d) 5. (a) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (a) 9. (c) 10. (d) 11. (c)
12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (d) 15. (a) 16. (a) 17. (c) 18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (c) 22. (c)
23. (b) 24. (a) 25. (a) 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (a) 31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (c)
34. (b) 35. (a) 36. (c) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (b) 40. (d) 41. (a) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (d)
45. (d) 46. (d) 47. (a) 48. (b) 49. (a) 50. (c) 51. (c) 52. (d) 53. (d) 54. (c) 55. (c)
56. (b) 57. (b) 58. (b) 59. (a) 60. (d) 61. (b) 62. (b) 63. (c) 64. (d) 65. (a) 66. (a)
67. (c) 68. (b) 69. (d) 70. (b) 71. (b) 72. (d) 73. (c) 74. (a) 75. (c) 76. (b) 77. (b)
78. (b) 79. (d) 80. (c) 81. (a,b) 82. (c) 83. (b) 84. (a) 85. (c) 86. (d) 87. (b) 88. (d)
89. (b) 90. (c) 91. (c) 92. (d) 93. (a) 94. (c) 95. (c) 96. (b) 97. (d) 98. (c) 99. (d)
100. (d) 101. (c) 102. (a) 103. (c) 104. (a) 105. (c) 106. (d) 107. (b) 108. (c) 109. (a) 110. (c)
111. (b) 112. (c) 113. (c) 114. (a) 115. (b) 116. (c) 117. (a) 118. (d) 119. (a) 120. (b) 121. (c)
122. (a) 123. (c) 124. (a) 125. (c) 126. (a) 127. (a) 128. (c) 129. (a) 130. (d) 131. (d) 132. (b)
133. (b) 134. (d) 135. (c) 136. (a) 137. (c) 138. (d) 139. (a) 140. (c) 141. (c) 142. (d) 143. (b)
144. (a) 145. (a) 146. (c) 147. (d) 148. (a) 149. (d) 150. (b) 151. (b) 152. (c) 153. (a) 154. (b)
155. (b) 156. (b) 157. (b) 158. (c) 159. (d) 160. (b) 161. (b) 162. (bcd) 163. (abc) 164. (abcd)165. (acd)
166. (abc) 167. (abc)