CLASS-XII CHEMISTRY- WORKSHEET 18-07-25 TO 31-07-25

CHEMICAL KINETICS AND d&f

BLOCK ELEMENTS

Section A

1 The addition of catalyst during a chemical reaction alters which of the following [1]
quantities of the reaction?

a) Enthalpy

b) Entropy

c) Internal energy

d) Activation energy

2 Which of the following is not considered a transition metal? [1]

a) Ac

b) Zn

c) Y

d) La

3 Which set of ions exhibit specific colours? (Atomic number of Sc = 21, Ti = 22, V = 23, [1]
Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Ni = 28, Cu = 29 and Zn = 30)

a) Sc3+ , Zn 2+ , Ni 2+

b) V3+ , V 2+ , Fe 3+

c) Ti3+ , Ti 4+ , Ni 2+

d) Sc3+ , Ti 4+ , Mn 3+

4 Which of the following ions has the maximum number of unpaired d - electrons? [1]
[ Atomic number : Fe = 26, V = 23, Ti = 22, Sc = 21]

a) Fe3+
b) V3+
 c) Sc3+

d) Ti3+

5 Which one of the following first row transition elements is expected to have the highest [1]
third ionization enthalpy?

a) Vanadium (Z = 23)

b) Chromium (Z = 24)

c) Iron (Z = 26)

d) Manganese (Z = 25)

6 Lanthanoid contraction is due to increase in: [1]

a) atomic number

b) effective nuclear charge

c) shielding by 4f electrons

d) atomic radius

7 The general electronic configuration of d - block elements is: [1]

a) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑1−10 𝑛𝑠1−2

b) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10 𝑛𝑠 2−3

c) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑0 𝑛𝑠1−2

d) (𝑛 − 1)𝑑10 𝑛𝑠1−2

8 The most common oxidation state for all lanthanoids is: [1]
a) + 3

b) + 4

c) + 5

d) + 2

9 Out of the following transition elements, the maximum number of oxidation states are [1]
shown by

a) Cr (Z = 24)
b) Mn (Z = 25)
 c) Sc (Z = 21)

d) Fe (Z = 26)

10 Among the following outermost configurations of transition metals which one shows [1]
the highest oxidation state?

a) 3d6 4s 2

b) 3d5 4s 2

c) 3d5 4s 1

d) 3d3 4s 2

11 Which property of transition metals enables them to behave as catalysts? [1]

a) Variable oxidation states

b) High ionisation enthalpy

c) High melting point

d) Alloy formation

12 Given below is the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in alkaline medium, which is [1]
catalysed by iodide ions:
−
2𝐻2 𝑂2 →𝐼 𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑢𝑚 2𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝑂2

The above reaction takes place in two steps:

Step I : H 2 O 2 + I - → H 2 O + IO - (slow)

Step II : H 2O 2 + IO- → H 2 O + I - + O 2
Molecularity of Step I and Step II is:

a) Step I - 1, Step II - 2

b) Step I - 2, Step II - 1

c) Step I - 3, Step II - 1

d) Step I - 2, Step II - 2

13 Which one among the following metals of 3d series has the lowest melting point? [1]
 a) Mn

b) Fe

c) Cu

d) Zn

14 KMnO4 acts as an oxidising agent in acidic medium. The number of moles of KMnO 4 [1]
that will be needed to react with one mole of sulphide ions in acidic solution is:
4
a) 5
2
b)
5

3
c) 5
1
d) 5

15 Which of the following elements of 3d series of transition elements has the lowest𝛥𝑎 𝐻 0 [1]
?

a) Zn

b) Cu

c) Sc

d) Cr

16 Which of the following characteristics of transition metals is associated with their [1]
catalytic activity?

a) High enthalpy of atomisation

b) Paramagnetic nature

c) Variable oxidation states

d) Colour of hydrated ions

17 The electronic configuration of Cu(II) is 3d9 whereas that of Cu(I)is 3d 10 . Which of the [1]
following is correct?

a) Cu(I) and Cu(II) are equally stable

b) Cu(II) is less stable

c) Stability of Cu(I) and Cu(II) depends on nature of copper salts

d) Cu(II) is more stable

18 Which of the following is amphotric oxide? [1]

Mn 2 O 7 , CrO 3 , Cr 2 O 3 , CrO, V 2 O 5 , V 2 O 4 .

a) V2 O 5 and Cr 2 O 3
b) CrO, V2 O 5

c) Mn2 O 7 , CrO 3

d) V2 O 5 , V 2 O 4

19 Lanthanoid contraction is: [1]

a) decrease in stability of higher oxidation states of lanthanides.
b) ions of the same charge in a given series showing a progressive decrease in radius
with increasing atomic number.

c) the filling of 4f before 5d orbital resultingin a regular decrease in atomic radii.

d) the decrease in the ionic character of lanthanides with an increase in the oxidation
state.

20 The ions of metals of Group 12 (Zn, Cd and Hg) have completely filled d orbitals and so [1]
they:

a) do not behave like transition metals

b) are very high melting solids

c) behave like superconductors

d) behave like semiconductors

21 Assertion (A): E° for Mn 3+ /Mn 2+ is more positive than Cr 3+ /Cr 2+ . [1]

Reason (R): The third ionization energy of Mn is larger than that of Cr.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

 b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

22 Assertion (A): Aqueous solution of FeCl 3 is acidic. [1]

Reason (R): The hydrated form of FeCl 3 consists of six water molecules FeCl 3 ⋅ 6 H 2 O.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

23 Assertion (A): Separation of Zr and Hf is difficult. [1]

Reason (R): Zr and Hf are radioactive.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

24 Assertion (A): Transition metals have high enthalpy of atomisation. [1]

Reason (R): Greater number of unpaired electrons in transition metals results in weak
metallic bonding.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

25 Assertion (A): Transition metals form complexes. [1]

Reason (R): Transition metals have unpaired electrons.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

 c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

26 Assertion (A): TiCl4 is colourless compounds. [1]

Reason (R): Ti4+ has no unpaired electron.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

27 Assertion (A): Transition metals have low melting points. [1]

Reason (R): The involvement of greater number of (n – 1)d and ns electrons in the
interatomic metallic bonding.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

28 Assertion (A): Cu cannot liberate hydrogen from acids. [1]

Reason (R): Because it has positive electrode potential.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

29 Assertion (A): Cuprous ion (Cu + ) is colourless whereas cupric ion (Cu ++ ) is blue in [1]
the aqueous solution.
Reason (R): Cuprous ion (Cu + ) has unpaired electrons while cupric ion (Cu ++ ) does
not.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.
 d) A is false but R is true.

30 Assertion (A): Fe 2+ is paramagnetic [1]

Reason (R): Fe 2+ contains four unpaired electrons.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

31 What is lanthanoid contraction? What are the consequences of lanthanoid contraction? [2]
32 Account for the following: [2]
1. Transition metals form large number of complex compounds.

2. Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent.

33 How is the variability in oxidation states of transition metals different from that of non [2]
- transition metals? Illustrate with examples.
34 Complete and balance the following chemical equations: [2]
1. 𝐹𝑒 2+ + 𝑀𝑛𝑂4− + 𝐻 + →

2. 𝑀𝑛𝑂4− + 𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐼 − →

35 Assign reason for each of the following: [2]

1. Transition elements exhibit paramagnetic behaviour.

2. Co2+ is easily oxidised in the presence of a strong ligands.

36 Give reasons for the following: [2]

1. The only oxidation state shown by Scandium is +3.

2. Ti4+ is colourless

37 Complete the following reactions: [2]

𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− + 14𝐻 + + 6𝑒 − → ___ + 7𝐻2 𝑂

38 Arrange the following in increasing order of basic character? MnO, MnO2 , Mn 2 O 7 [2]
39 Complete and balance the given reaction. [2]
 5𝑁𝑂2 − + 2𝑀𝑛𝑂4 − + 6𝐻 + →

40 Though a transition element, scandium (Z = 21) does not exhibit variable oxidation [2]
states. Give reason.
41 𝐸 ⊖ of Cu is + 0.34V while that of Zn is - 0.76V. Explain. [2]
42 Write the balanced chemical equations involved in the preparation of KMnO4 from [2]
pyrolusite ore (MnO 2 ).
43 Describe the perparation of potassium permanganate. How does the acidified [2]
permanganate solution react with oxalic acid? Write the ionic equations for the
reactions.
44 Write the balanced ionic equations showing the oxidising action of acidified dichromate [2]
(𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− ) solution with

1. Iron (II) Ion and

2. tin (II) ion.

45 Predict which of the following will be coloured in aqueous solutions? Ti3+ , V 3+ , Cu + , Sc [2]
3+ , Mn 2+ , Fe 3+ and Co 2+ give reason for each.

46 To what extent do the electronic configurations decide the stability of oxidation states [2]
in the first series of the transition elements? Illustrate your answer with examples.
47 What are inner transition elements? Decide which of the following atomic numbers are [2]
the atomic numbers of the inner transition elements : 29, 59, 74, 95, 102, 104
48 When MnO2 is fused with KOH in the presence of KNO 3 as an oxidizing agent, it gives a [2]
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).
49 Name the following: [2]
1. transition metal which does not exhibit variation in oxidation state in its
compounds.
2. A compound where the transition metal is in the +7 oxidation state.

3. A member of the lanthanoid series which is well known to exhibit +4 oxidation

state.

4. Ore used in the preparation of potassium dichromate.

50 Cr2+ is a strong reducing agent whereas Mn 3+ with the same (d 4 ) configuration is an [2]
oxidising agent. Give reason.
51 All energetically effective collisions do not result in a chemical change. Explain with the [3]
help of an example.
52 Following ions of 3d transition series are given: [3]
V 3+ , Cr 2+ , Cu + , Fe 2+ ,

(Atomic number : V = 23, Cr = 24, Cu = 29, Fe = 26)

Identify the ion which is

1. unstable in aqueous solution.

2. a strong reducing agent in aqueous solution.

3. colourless in aqueous solution?

Give suitable reason in each.

53 Write down the electronic configuration of : [3]

1. Cr3+

2. Pm3+

3. Cu+

4. Ce4+

5. Co2+

6. Lu2+

54 1. Explain why do transition elements show variable oxidation states. Write all the [3]
possible oxidation states of an element having atomic number 25.

2. Compare the chemistry of actinoids with that of the lanthanoids in reference to

a. Atomic and ionic size

b. Oxidation states.

55 1. Silver atom has completely filled d - orbitals in its ground state, it is still [3]
considered to be a transition element. Justify the statement.
⊖
2. Why are𝐸𝑀 2+ /𝑀 values of Mn and Zn more negative than expected?

3. Why do transition metals form alloys?

56 1. Write the steps in valued in the preparation of [3]

a. K2Cr 2 O 7 from Na 2 Cr 2 O 7
 b. KMnO4 from MnO 2

2. What is meant by actinoid contraction? .Why chemistry of actinoids are difficult

to study.

57 What is meant by disproportionation. Give two examples of disproportionation [3]

reaction in aqueous solution.
58 The following ions of the 3d - transition series are given: [3]
Ti 4+ , V 3+ , Cr 3+ , Mn 3+

(Atomic number: Ti = 22, V = 23, Cr = 24, Mn = 25)

Identify the ion which is

1. most stable in aqueous solution.

2. a strong oxidizing agent.

3. colourless in aqueous solution.

Give suitable reason in each.

59 What are actinoids? Describe briefly the physical and chemical properties of actinoids. [3]
60 The chemistry of the actinoid elements is not so smooth as that of the Lanthanoids. [3]
Justify this statement by giving some examples from the oxidation state of these
elements.
61 Give reasons for the following statements: [3]
1. Copper does not displace hydrogen from acids.

2. Transition metals and most of their compounds show paramagnetic behaviour.

3. Zn, Cd and Hg are soft metals.

62 Account for the following: [3]

1. Transition elements have higher enthalpies of atomisation.

2. Separation of a mixture of Lanthanoid elements is difficult.

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3. The𝐸𝑀 2+ /𝑀 value for copper is positive.

63 Answer the following questions on the basis of the figure given below: [3]
 1. Which element in 3d series has lowest enthalpy of atomisation?
2. Why do metals of the second and third series have greater enthalpies of
atomisation?

3. Why are enthalpies of atomisation of transition metals quite high?

64 What are the characteristics of transition elements and why are they called transition [3]
elements? Which of the d - block elements may not be regarded as the transition
elements?
65 Compare the chemistry of actinoids with that of lanthanoids with reference to: [3]
1. Electronic configuration

2. Oxidation states

3. Chemical reactivity

66 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The unique behaviour of Cu, having a positive E°accountsfor its inabilityto liberate H 2
fromacids. Only oxidising acids (nitric and hot concentrated sulphuric) react with Cu,
the acids being reduced. The stability of the half - filled d sub - shell in Mn 2+ and the
completely filled d 10 configuration in Zn 2+ are related to their E°values, whereas E°for
𝑜
Ni is related to the highest negative 𝛥ℎ𝑦𝑑 H°.An examination of the 𝐸(𝑀 3+ /𝑀 2+ ) values

the low value for Sc reflects the stability of Sc 3+ which has a noble gas configuration.
The comparatively high value for Mn shows that Mn 2+ (d 5 ) is particularly stable,
whereas a comparatively low value for Fe shows the extra stability of Fe3+ (d 5 ). The
comparatively low value for V is related to the stability of V 2+ (half - filled t 2g level).

1. Why Zn has high value for M3+ /M 2+ Standard Electrode Potentials? (1)
 2. Transition metals, despite high E° oxidation, are poor reducing agents. Justify.
(1)

3. Why is Cr2+ reducing and Mn 3+ oxidising when both Cr and Mn have d 4

configuration? (2)

OR

Why Cu 2+ is more stable than Cu + ? (2)

67 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The d - block of the periodic table contains the elements of the groups 3 to 12 and are
known as transition elements. In general, the electronic configuration of these elements
is (n - 1)d 1-10 ns 1-2 . The d - orbitals of the penultimate energy level in their atoms
receive electrons giving rise to the three rows of the transition metals i.e. 3d, 4d and 5d
series. However, Zn, Cd and Hg are not regarded as transition elements. Transition
elements exhibit certain characteristic properties like variable oxidation stables,
complex formation, formation of coloured ions, alloys, catalytic activity etc. Transition
metals are hard (except Zn, Cd and Hg) and have a high melting point.

1. Why are Zn, Cd and Hg non - transition elements? (1)

2. Which transition metal of 3d series does not show variable oxidation state? (1)

3. Why do transition metals and their compounds show catalytic activity? (2)

OR

Why are melting points of transition metals high? (2)

68 Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
KMnO 4 and K 2 Cr 2 O 7 are most important chemicals which are used as oxidising
agents and disinfectants. K 2 MnO 4 is prepared by fusing MnO 2 with KOH in presence
of O 2 . K2MnO 4 is electrolysed to get purple coloured KMnO 4 . Na 2 CrO 4 is prepared
by heating chromite ore with Na 2 CO 3 in presence of O 2 . Na2 CrO 4 is converted into
Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 by reacting with concentrated H 2 SO 4 . Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 is reacted with KCl to
get K 2 Cr 2O 7 , orange coloured solid, soluble in water, changes to yellow coloured
𝐶𝑟𝑂42− in basic medium, KMnO 4 acts as oxidising agent in acidic, neutral as well basic
medium. In acidic medium, it converts Fe 2+ to Fe 3+ , Sn 2+ to Sn 4+ , COO - to CO 2 . In
basic medium it converts I - to IO 3- . K 2 Cr 2 O 7 acts as oxidising agent only in acidic
medium, converts H 2 S to S, SO 2 to SO4 2- , I - to I 2 . Lanthanoids and actinoids belong
to f - block elements with general electronic configuration (n - 2) f 1TO14 (n - 1) d 0-2 ns
2 . All actinoids are radioactive. Both show contraction in atomic and ionic radii but

actinoid contraction is more than lanthanoid contraction. Lanthanoid show +3

oxidation state, few elements show +2 and +4 oxidation states also. Actinoids show +3,
+4, +5, +6, +7 oxidation states.
 1. Which lanthanoid shows +4 oxidation state and why? (1)

2. Give two similarities between lanthanoids and actinoids. (1)

3. Complete the equation and balance: (2)

𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− + Fe 2+ + H + → ?

OR

Convert sodium chromate to sodium dichromate. Give chemical equation. (2)

2Na 2 CrO4 + H 2 SO 4 (conc.) → ?

69 1. Account for the following: [5]

a. The melting and boiling points of Zn, Cd and Hg are low.
b. Of the d4 species, Cr 2+ is strongly reducing while Mn 3+ is strongly
oxidizing.

c. E0 value of Cu 2+ /Cu is + 0.34 V.

2. Complete and balance the following chemical equations:

a. KMnO4 →ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡

b. 𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− + 6𝐼 − + 14𝐻 + →

70 1. Account for the following: [5]

a. Transition metals form alloys.

b. Ce4+ is a strong oxidising agent.

2. Write one similarity and one difference between chemistry of Lanthanoids and
Actinoids.

3. Complete the following ionic equation:

𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− + 2𝑂𝐻 − →

71 Assign reason for each of the following: [5]

1. Manganese exhibits the highest oxidation state of +7 among the 3d series of
transition elements.
2. Transition metals and their compounds are generally found to be good catalysts
in chemical reactions.
 3. Cr2+ is reducing in nature while with the same d - orbital configuration (d4 ) Mn
3+ is an oxidising agent.

4. Zn has lowest enthalpy of atomization.

5. Cu+ is unstable in an aqueous solution.

72 Account for the following: [5]

1.
a. E0 value for Mn3+ /Mn2+ couple is much more positive than that for
Cr3+/Cr2+ .

b. Sc3+ is colourless whereas Ti3+ is coloured in an aqueous solution.

c. Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states.

2. Write the chemical equations for the preparation of KMnO4 from MnO2 .

73 1. Complete the following chemical reaction equations: [5]

a. 𝐹𝑒 2+ (𝑎𝑞) + 𝑀𝑛𝑂4− (𝑎𝑞) + 𝐻 + (𝑎𝑞) →

b. 𝐶𝑟2 𝑂72− (𝑎𝑞) + 𝐼 − (𝑎𝑞) + 𝐻 + (𝑎𝑞) →

2. Explain the following observations:

a. Transition elements are known to form many interstitial compounds.

b. With the same d4 d - orbital configuration Cr2+ ion is reducing while

Mn3+ ion is oxidizing.

c. The enthalpies of atomization of transition elements are quite high.