Multiple Choice Questions

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In a transition series, with increase in atomic-number, the paramagnetism

  • increases gradually

  • decreases gradually

  • first increases to a maximum and then decreases

  • first decreases to a minimum and then increases


C.

first increases to a maximum and then decreases

The paramagnetism of transition elements of a given series increases on moving left to rght in a period and attain a maximum value and after that, it goes on decreasing towards the end of period. This is due to the fact that the magnetic moment or paramagnetism is directly related to the number of half-filled d-orbitals. In the beginning, the number of unpaired electrons in d-orb1tals increases till the middle of the period (d1 to d5). After this, the pairing of electrons occurs in d-orbitals (d6 to d10).

Thus, in a given transition senes, with increases in atomic-number, the paramagnetism first increases
to a maximum and then decreases.


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Mn2+ compounds are more stable than Fe2+ compounds towards oxidation to their +3 state, because

  • Mn2+ is more stable with high 3rd ionisation energy

  • Mn2+ is bigger in size

  • Mn2+ has completely filled d-orbital

  • Mn2+ does not exist


The composition of "copper matte" is

  • Cu2S + FeS

  • Cu2S + Cu2O

  • Cu2S + FeO

  • Cu2O + FeS


The electronic configuration of Cu2+ ion is

  • [Ar] 3d8 4s1

  • [Ar] 3d9 4s0

  • [Ar] 3d7 4s2

  • [Ar] 3d8 4s0


When a brown compound of Mn (A) is treated with HCl, it gives a gas (B). The gas (B) taken in excess reacts with NH3 to give; an explosive compound (C). The compounds A, B and C respectively are

  • A - MnO2; B - Cl2; C - NCl3

  • A - MnO; B - Cl2; C - NH4Cl

  • A - Mn3O4; B - Cl2; C - NCl3

  • A - MnO3; B - Cl2; C - NCl2


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The electronic configuration of Gd2+ is (atomic number of Gd is 64).

  • [Xe]4f8

  • [Xe]4f7

  • [Xe]4f7 5d16s2

  • [Xe]4f7 5d1


Which of the following is a negatively charged bidentate ligand?

  • Cyano

  • Ethylene diamine

  • Acetato

  • Dimethyl glyoximato


The bivalent metal ion having maximum paramagnetic behaviour among the first transition series elements is

  • Mn2+

  • Cu2+

  • Sc2+

  • Cu+


The correct statement is

  • The earlier members of lanthanoid series resemble calcium in their chemical properties.

  • The extent of actinoid contraction is almost the same as lanthanoid contraction.

  • In general, lanthanoid and actinoids do not show variable oxidation states.

  • Ce4+ in aqueous solution is not known.


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Which one of the following shows highest magnetic moment?

  • Fe2+

  • Co2+

  • Cr3+

  • Ni2+


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