THE PSBB MILLENNIUM SCHOOL, OMR
Class12
DATE: 29.03.25 Class test: The d- and f-Block Elements Marks: 35
Sec on A: Mul ple Choice Ques ons (8 × 1 = 8 Marks)
(Choose the correct op on)
1. Which of the following oxida on states is most common for transi on metals?
a) +1 b) +2 c) +3 d) +4
2. The highest oxida on state of osmium (Os) is:
a) +4 b) +6 c) +7 d) +8
3. Which of the following lanthanoid ions is colorless?
a) Ce³⁺ b) Pr³⁺ c) Lu³⁺ d) Nd³⁺
4. Which transi on metal is known to form an alloy with a large number of elements?
a) Copper b) Zinc c) Iron d) Silver
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the d-block elements?
a) They exhibit variable oxida on states. b) They form colored compounds.
c) They show cataly c proper es. d) They have completely filled d-orbitals.
6. Which of the following is a characteris c property of transi on metals?
a) Low mel ng points b) High ioniza on enthalpy
c) Forma on of complex compounds d) Absence of paramagne sm
7. Stainless steel is widely used in making utensils and industrial equipment. Which of the
following elements is primarily responsible for its corrosion resistance?
a) Iron b) Chromium c) Nickel d) Zinc
8. The magne c moment of a transi on metal ion is directly related to:
a) Number of protons b) Number of unpaired electrons
c) Atomic number d) Nuclear charge
Sec on B: Asser on-Reason Ques ons (5 × 1 = 5 Marks)
(For the ques ons below, choose the correct op on)
(A) Both asser on and reason are true, and reason is the correct explana on of
asser on.
(B) Both asser on and reason are true, but reason is NOT the correct explana on of
asser on.
(C) Asser on is true, but reason is false.
(D) Asser on is false, but reason is true.
9. Asser on: The transi on metals show variable oxida on states.
Reason: The energies of (n-1)d and ns orbitals are nearly the same, allowing different
numbers of electrons to par cipate in bonding.
10. Asser on: Lanthanoid contrac on is responsible for the small difference in atomic radii
of 4d and 5d series elements.
Reason: Poor shielding effect of f-electrons causes a greater effec ve nuclear charge,
leading to a decrease in atomic radii.
11. Asser on: The enthalpy of atomiza on of transi on metals is generally high.
Reason: Transi on metals have strong metallic bonding due to the presence of unpaired
electrons in d-orbitals.
12. Asser on: Ac noids exhibit a greater range of oxida on states than lanthanoids.
Reason: Ac noids have electrons in 5f and 6d orbitals, which par cipate in bonding.
13. Asser on: Zinc, cadmium, and mercury do not show variable oxida on states.
Reason: They have completely filled d-orbitals in their stable oxida on states.
Sec on C: Short & Long Answer Ques ons (9 × 2 + 4 × 3 = 27 Marks)
Short Answer Ques ons (2 Marks each)
14. Why do transi on metals form colored compounds?
15. Why do transi on elements exhibit variable oxida on states?
16. What is lanthanoid contrac on? How does it affect the proper es of lanthanoids?
17. Why is Zn not considered a transi on element, while Cu is?
18. What are inters al compounds? Give two examples.
19. Write two main differences between lanthanoids and ac noids.
20. Why do transi on metals and their compounds act as good catalysts?
21. Why do transi on elements form alloys?
22. Why is the +3 oxida on state more stable in lanthanoids?
Long Answer Ques ons (3 Marks each)
23. Compare the general characteris cs of the 3d transi on series with lanthanoids in terms
of oxida on state, atomic size, and magne c behavior.
24. Describe the prepara on of potassium dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇).
25.
a) Draw the structure of the MnO₄⁻ ion.
b) Complete the following reac ons that demonstrate the oxidizing property of KMnO₄
in acidic medium:
Fe²⁺ + MnO₄⁻ + H⁺ → ______ + ______ + ______
SO₃²⁻ + MnO₄⁻ + H⁺ → ______ + ______ + ______
26. Why do transi on metals show high enthalpy of atomiza on? How does this affect their
mel ng points and hardness?
