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Why EΘ values for Mn, Ni and Zn are more negative than expected?
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Why first ionisation enthalpy of Cr is lower than that of Zn?
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Transition elements show high melting points. Why?
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Out of \[\ce{Cu2Cl2}\] and \[\ce{CuCl2}\], which is more stable and why?
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When a brown compound of manganese (A) is treated with \[\ce{HCl}\] it gives a gas (B). The gas taken in excess, reacts with \[\ce{NH3}\] to give an explosive compound (C). Identify compounds A, B and C.
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Although fluorine is more electronegative than oxygen, but the ability of oxygen to stabilise higher oxidation states exceeds that of fluorine. Why?
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Although \[\ce{Cr^3+}\] and \[\ce{Co^2+}\] ions have same number of unpaired electrons but the magnetic moment of \[\ce{Cr^3+}\] is 3.87 B.M. and that of \[\ce{Co^2+}\] is 4.87 B.M. Why?
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Ionisation enthalpies of Ce, Pr and Nd are higher than Th, Pa and U. Why?
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Explain why does colour of \[\ce{KMNO4}\] disappear when oxalic acid is added to its solution in acidic medium.
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A solution of \[\ce{KMnO4}\] on reduction yields either a colourless solution or a brown precipitate or a green solution depending on pH of the solution. What different stages of the reduction do these represent and how are they carried out?
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The second and third rows of transition elements resemble each other much more than they resemble the first row. Explain why?
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EΘ of Cu is + 0.34V while that of Zn is – 0.76V. Explain.
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The halides of transition elements become more covalent with increasing oxidation state of the metal. Why?
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While filling up of electrons in the atomic orbitals, the 4s orbital is filled before the 3d orbital but reverse happens during the ionisation of the atom. Explain why?
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Reactivity of transition elements decreases almost regularly from Sc to Cu. Explain.
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Match the catalysts given in Column I with the processes given in Column II.
| Column I (Catalyst) | Column II (Process) |
| (i) \[\ce{Ni}\] in the presence of hydrogen | (a) Zieglar Natta catalyst |
| (ii) \[\ce{Cu2C12}\] | (b) Contact process |
| (iii) \[\ce{V2O5}\] | (c) Vegetable oil to ghee |
| (iv) Finely divided iron | (d) Sandmeyer reaction |
| (v) \[\ce{TiCl4 + Al (CH3)3}\] | (e) Haber's Process |
| (f) Decomposition of KCIO3 |
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Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.
| Column I (Property) | Column II (Metal) | |
| (i) | An element which can show +8 oxidation state | (a) \[\ce{Mn}\] |
| (ii) | 3d block element that can show | (b) \[\ce{Cr}\] |
| upto +7 oxidation state | (c) \[\ce{Os}\] | |
| (iii) | 3d block element with highest melting point | (d) \[\ce{Fe}\] |
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Match the solutions given in Column I and the colours given in Column II.
| Column I (Aqueous solution of salt) |
Column II (Colour) |
| (i) \[\ce{FeSO2.7H2O}\] | (a) Green |
| (ii) \[\ce{NiCl2.4H2O}\] | (b) Light pink |
| (iii) \[\ce{MnCl2.4H2O}\] | (c) Blue |
| (iv) \[\ce{CoC12,6H2O}\] | (d) Pale green |
| (v) \[\ce{Cu2 Cl2}\] | (e) Pink |
| (f) Colourless |
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Match the properties given in Column I with the metals given in Column II.
| Column I (Property) | Column II (Metal) | |
| (i) | Element with highest second ionisation enthalpy |
(a) \[\ce{Co}\] |
| (ii) | Element with highest third ionisation enthalpy |
(b) \[\ce{Cr}\] |
| (iii) | \[\ce{M}\] in \[\ce{M(CO)6}\] is | (c) \[\ce{Cu}\] |
| (iv) | Element with highest heat of atomisation |
(d) \[\ce{Zn}\] |
| (e) \[\ce{Ni}\] |
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Assertion: \[\ce{Cu^2+}\] iodide is not known.
Reason: \[\ce{Cu^2+}\] oxidises \[\ce{I^-}\] to iodine.
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