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D AND F BLOCK ELEMENTS PAST PAPERS- 2022-2013

YEAR 2022
1. Give reasons for the following statements:
(i) Scandium (Z = 21) is a transition element but Zn (Z = 30) is not.
(ii) [Ti(H2O)]3+ is coloured while [Sc(H2O)6]3+ is colourless.
(iii) Physical and chemical properties of the 4d and 5d series of the transition elements are quite similar than expected.
2. Give reasons for the following statements:
(i) Transition elements and their compounds act as good catalysts.
(ii) E°(Mn2+ / Mn) value is highly negative as compared to other elements.

(iii) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.

3.(i) Write any two consequences of Lanthanoid Contraction.
(ii) Name the element of 3d series which exhibits the largest number of oxidation states. Give reason.
4. Give reasons for the following statements:
(i) Copper does not displace hydrogen from acids.
(ii) Transition metals and most of their compounds show paramagnetic behavior.
(iii) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals.
YEAR 2020
1. Give reasons:
(i) Transition metals and their compounds show catalytic activities.
(ii) Separation of a mixture of Lanthanoid elements is difficult.
(iii) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft and have low melting point.
2. Write the preparation of the following:
(i) Na2Cr2O7 from Na2CrO4
(ii) K2MnO4 from MnO2
3. Account for the following:
(i) Ti3+ is coloured whereas Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution.
(ii) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
4. Write two similarities between chemistry of lanthanoids and actinoids.
5. Complete the following ionic equation: 3 MnO42− + 4 H+ →
YEAR 2019
1. When MnO2 is fused with KOH in the presence of KNO3 as an oxidizing agent, it gives a dark green compound (A).
Compound (A) disproportionates in acidic solution to give purple compound (B). An alkaline solution of compound (B)
oxidises KI to compound (C) whereas an acidified solution of compound (B) oxidises KI to (D). Identify (A), (B), (C), and (D).
2. Give reasons for the following:
(i) Transition elements and their compounds act as catalysts.
(ii) E° value for (Mn2+|Mn) is negative whereas for (Cu2+|Cu) is positive.
(iii) Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configuration.
3. Give reasons for the following:
(i) The transition metals generally form coloured compounds.
(ii) E⁰ value for (Mn3+|Mn2+) is highly positive than that for (Cr3+|Cr2+) couple.
(iii) The chemistry of actinoids elements is not so smooth as that of the lanthanoids.
4. Give reasons for the following:
(i) Transition metals form alloys.
(ii)Mn2O3 is basic whereas Mn2O7 is acidic.
(iii) Eu2+ is a strong reducing agent.
YEAR 2018
1. Account for the following :
(i) E0 value for Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Fe3+/Fe2+.
(ii) Iron has higher enthalpy of atomization than that of copper.
(iii) Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution whereas Ti3+ is coloured.
YEAR 2017
1. Write the formula of an oxo-anion of Manganese (Mn) in which it shows the oxidation state equal to its group number.
2. Account for the following:
(i) Transition metals form large number of complex compounds.
(ii) The lowest oxide of transition metal is basic whereas the highest oxide is amphoteric or acidic.
(iii) Transition metals show variable oxidation states.
(iv) Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals.
(v) E° value for the Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is highly positive (+1.57 V) as compared to Cr3+/Cr2+.
3. Write one similarity and one difference between the chemistry of lanthanoid and actinoid elements.

4. (i) How is the variability in oxidation states of transition metals different from that of the p-block elements?
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5. Out of Cu+ and Cu2+, which ion is unstable in aqueous solution and why?
6. Orange colour of Cr2 O7 2– ion changes
2 7to yellow when treated with an alkali. Why?

7. Chemistry of actinoids is complicated as compared to lanthanoids. Give two reasons.

8. Write the formula of an oxo-anion of Chromium (Cr) in which it shows the oxidation state equal to its group number.
9. Following are the transition metal ions of 3d series: Ti4+, V2+, Mn3+, Cr3+
(Atomic numbers: Ti = 22, V = 23, Mn = 25, Cr = 24)
Answer the following:
(i) Which ion is most stable in an aqueous solution and why?
(ii) Which ion is a strong oxidising agent and why?
(iii) Which ion is colourless and why?
10. Complete the following equations:
(i) 2 MnO4− + 16 H+ + 5 S2− à
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(ii) KMnO4. "⎯⎯⎯$
YEAR 2016
1. When chromite ore FeCr2O4 is fused with NaOH in presence of air, a yellow-coloured compound (A) is obtained, which on
acidification with dilute sulphuric acid gives a compound (B). Compound (B) on reaction with KCl forms an orange coloured
crystalline compound (C).
(i) Write the formulae of the compounds (A), (B) and C.
(ii) Write one use of compound (C).
2. Complete the following chemical equations:
(i) 8 MnO4− + 3S2O32− + H2O →
(ii) Cr2 O72− + 3 Sn2+ + 14H+ →
3. Give reasons:
(i) Mn shows the highest oxidation state of +7 with oxygen but with fluorine, it shows the highest oxidation state of +4.
(ii) Transition metals show variable oxidation states.
(iii) Actinoids show irregularities in their electronic configurations.
(iv) Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.
(v) Cu2+ salts are coloured, while Zn2+ salts are white.
4. Complete the following equations:
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(i) 2 MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 "⎯⎯⎯$
(ii) Cr2 O72− + 14H+ + 6I − − →
5. The elements of 3d transition series are given as: Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn
Answer the following:
(i) Write the element which shows maximum number of oxidation states. Give reason.
(ii) Which element has the highest m.p?
(iii) Which element shows only + 3 oxidation state?
(iv) Which element is a strong oxidizing agent in + 3 oxidation state and why?
YEAR 2015
1. Account for the following :
(i). Zr and Hf have almost similar atomic radii.
(ii) Transition metals show variable oxidation states.
(iii) Cu+ ion is unstable in aqueous solution.
2. Complete the following equations :
(i) 2 MnO2 + 4 KOH + O2 →
(ii) 2 Na2CrO4 + 2 H + →
3. (a)
E 0 M / M Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu
2+

–0.91 –1.18 –0.44 –0.28 –0.25 –0.34

From the given data of E0 values, answer the following questions :
(i) (Why is E0(Cu2+ / Cu) value exceptionally positive?
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(ii) Why is E (Mn2+ / Mn) value highly negative as compared to other elements?
(iii) Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr2+ or Fe2+? Give reason.
(b) Why do actinoids show a wide range of oxidation states? Write on similarity between the chemistry of lanthanoids and
actinoids.
4. Why do transition elements show variable oxidation states? In 3d series (Sc to Zn), which element shows the maximum
number of oxidation states and why?
5. How would you account the following :
(i) Highest fluoride of Mn is MnF4 whereas the highest oxide is Mn2O7.
(ii) Transition metals and their compounds show catalytic properties.
6. Complete the following equation : 3 MnO42− + 4H+ →
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7. What are the transition elements? Write two characteristics of the transition elements.
8. How would you account for the following :
(i) Actinoid contraction is greater than lanthanoid contraction.
(ii) Transition metals form coloured compounds
9. Complete the following equation : 2 MnO4− + 6H+ + 5 NO2− →
YEAR 2014
1. Complete the following equations:
(i) Cr2 O7 2 − + 2OH − →
(ii) MnO4 − + 4H + + 3e − →
2. Account for the following:
(i) Zn is not considered as a transition element.
(ii) Transition metals form a large number of complexes.
(iii) The E° value for the Mn3+/Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for Cr3+/Cr2+ couple.
3. (i) With reference to structural variability and chemical reactivity, write the differences between lanthanoids and
actinoids.
(ii) Name a member of the lanthanoid series which is well known to exhibit +4 oxidation state.
4. Complete the following equation: MnO4 - + 8H + + 5e − →
5. Out of Mn3+ and Cr3+, which is more paramagnetic and why?
(Atomic nos. : Mn = 25, Cr = 24)
6. How do you prepare:
(i) K2MnO4 from MnO2?
(ii) Na2Cr2O7 from Na2CrO4?
7. Account for the following:
(i) Mn2+ is more stable than Fe2+ towards oxidation to +3 state.
(ii) The enthalpy of atomization is lowest for Zn in 3d series of the transition elements.
(iii) Actinoid elements show wide range of oxidation states.
8. (i) Name the elements of 3d transition series that show maximum number of oxidation states. Why does this happen?
(ii) Which transition metal of 3d series has positive E° (M2+/M) value and why?
(iii) Out of Cr3+ and Mn3+, which is a stronger oxidising agent and why?
9. (i) Name a member of the lanthanoid series that is well-known to exhibit +2 oxidation state.
(ii) With reference to structural variability and chemical reactivity, write the differences between lanthanoids and actinoids.
(iii) Name a member of the lanthanoid series which is well known to exhibit +4 oxidation state.
YEAR 2013
1. Give reasons for the following :
(i) Mn3+ is a good oxidising agent.
(ii) values are not regular for first row transition metals (3d series).
(iii) Although ‘F’ is more electronegative than ‘O’, the highest Mn fluoride is MnF4, whereas the highest oxide is Mn2O7.
2. Complete the following equations :
(i)
(ii)

3. (i) Why do transition elements show variable oxidation states?

(ii) Name the element showing maximum number of oxidation states among the first series of transition metals from Sc
(Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30).
(iii) Name the element which shows only +3 oxidation state.
4. What is lanthanoid contraction? Name an important alloy which contains some of the lanthanoid metals.
5. Which metal in the first transition series (3d series) exhibits + 1 oxidation state most frequently and why?
6. Which of the following cations are coloured in aqueous solutions and why ?
Sc3+, V3+, Ti4+, Mn2+ (At. Nos. Sc = 21, V = 23, Ti = 22, Mn = 25)
7. (i) How would you account for the following?
(ii) Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.
(iii) Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have almost identical radii.
8. Transition metals and their compounds act as catalyst. Why?
9. Complete the following chemical equations:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

10. Explain the following giving an appropriate reason in each case.

O2 and F2 both stabilize higher oxidation states of metals but O2 exceeds F2 in doing so.
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