A metal, M forms chlorides in it's +2 and +4 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?
MCl2 is more volatile than MCl4
MCl2 is more soluble in anhydrous ethanol than MCl4
MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4
MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4
C.
MCl2 is more ionic than MCl4
The oxidation state of chromium in the final product formed by the reaction between KI and acidified potassium dichromate solution is
+4
+6
+2
+2
Lanthanoid contraction is caused due to
the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 4f electrons from the nuclear charge
the appreciable shielding on outer electrons by 5d electrons from the nuclear charge
the same effective nuclear charge from Ce to Lu
the same effective nuclear charge from Ce to Lu
The actinoids exhibits more number of oxidation states in general than the lanthanoids. This is because
the 5f orbitals are more buried than the 4f orbitals
there is a similarity between 4f and 5f orbitals in their angular part of the wave function
the actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids
the actinoids are more reactive than the lanthanoids
Identify the incorrect statement among the following –
d-Block elements show irregular and erratic chemical properties among themselves
La and Lu have partially filled d orbitals and no other partially filled orbitals
The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar
The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar
Larger number of oxidation states are exhibited by the actinoids than those by the lanthanoids, the main reason being
4f orbitals more diffused than the 5f orbitals
lesser energy difference between 5f and 6d than between 4f and 5d orbitals
more energy difference between 5f and 6d than between 4f and 5d orbitals
more energy difference between 5f and 6d than between 4f and 5d orbitals
Which of the following factors may be regarded as the main cause of lanthanide contraction?
Poor shielding of one of 4f electron by another in the subshell
Effective shielding of one of 4f electrons by another in the subshell
Poorer shielding of 5d electrons by 4f electrons
Poorer shielding of 5d electrons by 4f electrons
Cerium (Z = 58) is an important member of the lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect?
The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 and +4
Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidizing agent
The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions
The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions
The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb increases steadily in the sequence
GeX2 << SiX2 << SnX2<< PbX2
SiX2 << GeX2 << PbX2<< SnX2
SiX2 << GeX2 << SnX2<< PbX2
SiX2 << GeX2 << SnX2<< PbX2
The lanthanide contraction is responsible for the fact that
Zr and Y have about the same radius
Zr and Nb have similar oxidation state
Zr and Hf have about the same radius
Zr and Hf have about the same radius