Transition Metal Compounds and Catalytic Activity Quiz
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Which ion is expected to have the highest magnetic moment among V 4+, Mn 4+, Fe 3+, and Ni 2+?

  • V 4+
  • Fe 3+
  • Mn 4+ (correct)
  • Ni 2+
  • Which statement is not a consequence of Lanthanoid contraction?

  • Zr and Hf occur together in the earth's crust in their minerals (correct)
  • Zr and Hf have a comparable size
  • 5d series elements have a higher IE1 than 3d or 4d series
  • High density of the period 6 elements
  • Which transition metal ion is expected to have the highest third ionization enthalpy among V, Mn, Cr, and Fe?

  • Cr
  • Mn (correct)
  • Fe
  • V
  • In which outer electronic configuration does an atom achieve the highest oxidation state?

    <p>(n-1)d8 ns2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spin-only magnetic moment of Ni 2+ in aqueous solution (in units of Bohr magneton)?

    <p>1.73</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of ions is colorless?

    <p>Sc3+, Zn2+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the high complex forming tendency of transition elements?

    <p>They have vacant d-orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property contributes to the colored compounds formed by transition metal ions?

    <p>D-d transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion shows the least paramagnetic property?

    <p>Cu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the effect of Lanthanoid contraction observed?

    <p>Hf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion has a magnetic moment of 1.73 Bohr magneton?

    <p>VCl3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the catalytic activity of transition elements and their compounds?

    <p>Their ability to adopt multiple oxidation states and their complexing ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason attributed to the tendency of transition elements to form colored compounds?

    <p>d-d-transition in the last but one shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among Zn2+, Ni2+, and Cr3+, which statement is true based on their colors?

    <p>Only Zn2+ is colorless, and Ni2+ and Cr3+ are colored.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which oxide of manganese is the most acidic in nature?

    <p>Mn2O7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In general, transition elements exhibit their highest oxidation states in compounds with which elements?

    <p>F and O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the maximum oxidation states shown by V, Cr, Co, and Sc respectively?

    <p>+5, +6, +3, +3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a non-metal is added to the interstitial sites of a metal, what happens to the metal?

    <p>More ductile</p> Signup and view all the answers

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