Chapter 12

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Problem 1

The element with atomic number 12 belongs to ......... group and .......... period. (a) IA, third (b) IIIA third (c) IIA, third (d) IIA, second

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Problem 1

Among which of the following pairs of ions, the lower oxidation state in aqueous solution is more stable than the other? (a) \(\mathrm{Ti}^{+}, \mathrm{Ti}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{V}^{2+}, \mathrm{VO}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cr}^{2+}, \mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\)

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Problem 2

An element having atomic number 56 belongs to (a) lanthanides (b) actinides (c) alkaline earth metals (d) none of these

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Problem 2

Which of these ions is coloured as well as paramagnetic in nature? (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Nl}^{2+}\) (d) Both a and \(\mathrm{c}\)

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Problem 3

The maximum valency of an element having atomic number seven is (a) 1 (b) 3 (c) 5 (d) 7

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Problem 3

The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ions will be colourless? (a) \(\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\)

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Problem 4

The number of elements present in the fifth period of periodic table is (a) 10 (b) 8 (c) 32 (d) 18

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Problem 5

An example of amphoteric oxide is (a) \(\mathrm{Ti}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

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Problem 5

A complex compound of \(\mathrm{Co}^{3+}\) with molecular formula \(\mathrm{CoCl}_{x} \cdot \mathrm{yNH}_{3}\) gives a total of 3 ions when dissolved in water. How many \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)ions satisfy both primary as well as the secondary valencies in this complex? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) zero

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Problem 6

The elements with atomic numbers \(9,17,35,53\) and 85 (a) noble gases (b) light metals (c) halogens (d) heavy metals

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Problem 6

A complex compound of \(\mathrm{Co}^{3+}\) with molecular formula \(\mathrm{CoCl}_{x} \cdot \mathrm{yNH}_{3}\) gives a total of 3 ions when dissolved in water. How many \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)ions satisfy both primary as well as the secondary valencies in this complex? (a) 3 (b) 1 (c) 4 (d) zero

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Problem 7

Which one of the following is a metalloid? (a) phosphorus (b) antimony (c) nitrogen (d) bismuth

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Problem 7

Misch metal is (a) an alloy of copper (b) an alloy of lanthanoid metal (c) an alloy of aluminium (d) a mixture of chromium and lead chromate

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Problem 8

The correct order of atomic radii is (a) \(\mathrm{F}<\mathrm{K}<\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{Li}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{K}<\mathrm{F}\) (c) \(\mathrm{F}<\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{K}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Na}<\mathrm{K}<\mathrm{Li}<\mathrm{F}\)

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Problem 8

Which one of the following forms, with an excess of \(\mathrm{CN}^{-}\), a complex having coordination number two? (a) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\)

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Problem 9

Ionic radii are (a) inversely proportional to effective nuclear charge (b) inversely proportional to square of effective nuclear charge (c) directly proportional to effective nuclear charge (d) directly proportional to square of effective nuclear charoe

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Problem 9

Which of the following order is correct for the size of \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}, \mathrm{Fe}\) and \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} ?\) (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}<\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}<\mathrm{Fe}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}<\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}<\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}<\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}<\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}<\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}<\mathrm{Fe}\)

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Problem 10

Which of the following oxides is most basic? (a) \(\mathrm{Bi}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{SeO}_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Sb}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

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Problem 11

The outermost configuration of the most electronegative elements is (a) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{5}\) (b) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{6}\) (c) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{3}\)

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Problem 12

Which of the following is the atomic number of a metal? (a) 32 (b) 34 (c) 36 (d) 38

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Problem 13

Which of the following has maximum ionization potential? (a) \(\mathrm{Al}\) (b) \(\mathrm{P}\) (c) Si (d) \(\mathrm{Mg}\)

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Problem 14

The first ionization potential will be maximum for (a) uranium (b) iron (c) hydrogen (d) lithium

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Problem 15

The most acidic oxide is (a) \(\mathrm{MgO}\) (b) \(\mathrm{CaO}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\)

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Problem 16

The atomic radius decreases in a period due to (a) increase in nuclear attraction (b) decrease in nuclear attraction (c) increase in number of electrons (d) decrease in number of electrons

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Problem 17

The correct order of decreasing first ionization potential is (a) \(\mathrm{Ca}>\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Rb}>\mathrm{Cs}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cs}>\mathrm{Rb}>\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Ca}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ca}>\mathrm{Cs}>\mathrm{Rb}>\mathrm{K}\) (d) \(\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Rb}>\mathrm{Cs}>\mathrm{Ca}\)

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Problem 18

The electron affinity of Be is similar to (a) \(\mathrm{He}\) (b) \(\mathrm{B}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Li}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Na}\)

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Problem 19

Which one of the following represents the correct order of electronegativity? (a) \(\mathrm{P}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{N}\) (b) \(\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{P}>\mathrm{O}\) (c) \(\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{P}\) (d) \(\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{P}\)

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Problem 20

The transition metal with least atomic number is (a) Os (b) \(\mathrm{Zr}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Pt}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ru}\)

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Problem 20

Which one of the following characteristics of the transition metal is associated with their catalytic activity? (a) variable oxidation states (b) colour of hydrated ions (c) paramagnetic behaviour (d) high enthalpy of atomization

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Problem 21

Iron loses its magnetic property at (a) melting point (b) curie point (c) \(1000 \mathrm{~K}\) (d) boiling point

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Problem 22

The element having highest electron affinity is (a) bromine (b) iodine (c) fluorine (d) chlorine

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Problem 23

Which of the following is a favourable factor for cation formation? (a) high electron affinity (b) high electronegativity (c) small atomic size (d) low ionization potential

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Problem 23

Which one of the following ions exhibits colour in aqueous solution? (a) \(\mathrm{Ti}^{4+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{S} \mathrm{c}^{3+}\)

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Problem 24

The order of first ionization energies of the elements \(\mathrm{Li}, \mathrm{Be}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{Na}\) is (a) \(\mathrm{Be}>\mathrm{Li}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{Na}\) (b) \(\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{Be}>\mathrm{Li}>\mathrm{Na}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Na}>\mathrm{Li}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{Be}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Be}>\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{Li}>\mathrm{Na}\)

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Problem 24

The number of un-paired electrons in \(\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{5} \mathrm{NO}\right]\) \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\) (a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

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Problem 25

Which of the following is an inert gas? (a) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) (b) argon (c) \(\mathrm{N}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\)

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Problem 25

Which one of the following ions is colourless in its aqueous solution? (a) \(\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}\)

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Problem 26

The outermost electronic configuration of the most electronegative element is (a) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{3}\) (b) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{4}\) (c) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{5}\) (d) \(\mathrm{ns}^{2} \mathrm{np}^{6}\)

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Problem 26

Which one of the following ions exhibit highest magnetic moment? (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\)

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Problem 27

Which one of the following hydroxides is insoluble in water? (a) \(\mathrm{Ca}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ba}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Sr}(\mathrm{OH})_{2}\)

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Problem 27

Which one of the following ions exhibit highest magnetic moment? (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\)

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Problem 28

The electronic configuration of four different elements is given below. Identify the group IV element among these. (a) \([\mathrm{He}] 2 \mathrm{~s}^{1}\) (b) \([\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}\) (c) \([\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2} 3 \mathrm{p}^{2}\) (d) \([\mathrm{Ne}] 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2} 3 \mathrm{p}^{5}\)

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Problem 28

Which one of the following pairs of ions has the same electronic configuration? (a) \(\mathrm{Cr}^{3+}, \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}, \mathrm{Mn}^{2+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}, \mathrm{Co}^{3+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{S} \mathrm{c}^{3+}, \mathrm{Cr}^{3+}\)

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Problem 29

An atom has electronic configuration: Is \(2 \mathrm{~s}^{2} 2 \mathrm{p}^{6} 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}\) \(3 \mathrm{p}^{6} 3 \mathrm{~d}^{3} 4 \mathrm{~s}^{2}\), you will place it in (a) V group (b) \(\mathrm{XV}\) group (c) II group (d) III group

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Problem 31

Which of the electronic configuration represents a noble gas? (a) \(1 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{p}^{6}, 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 3 \mathrm{p}^{6}\) (b) \(1 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 p^{6}, 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 3 \mathrm{p}^{3}\) (c) \(1 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{p}^{6}, 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 3 \mathrm{p}^{1}\) (d) \(1 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 2 \mathrm{p}^{6}, 3 \mathrm{~s}^{2}, 3 \mathrm{p}^{4}\)

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Problem 32

Ionic radius (in A) of \(\mathrm{As}^{3+}, \mathrm{Sb}^{3+}\) and \(\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}\) follow the order (a) \(\mathrm{As}^{3+}>\mathrm{Sb}^{3+}>\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Sb}^{3+}>\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}>\mathrm{As}^{3+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}>\mathrm{As}^{3+}>\mathrm{Sb}^{3+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Bi}^{3+}>\mathrm{Sb}^{3+}>\mathrm{As}^{3+}\)

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Problem 33

Identify the least stable ion amongst the following: (a) Li- (b) \(\mathrm{Be}^{-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{B}\) - (d) \(\mathrm{C}-\)

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Problem 34

The set representing the correct order of first ionization potential is (a) \(\mathrm{K}>\mathrm{Na}>\mathrm{Li}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Br}>\mathrm{Mg}>\mathrm{Ca}\) (c) \(\mathrm{B}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{N}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Ge}>\mathrm{Si}>\mathrm{C}\)

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Problem 35

General electronic configuration of lanthanides is (a) \((n-2) f^{1-14}(n-1) s^{2} p^{6} d^{0-1} n s^{2}\) (b) \((n-2) f^{0-14}(n-1) d^{0-1} n s^{2}\) (c) \((\mathrm{n}-2) \mathrm{f}^{0-14}(\mathrm{n}-1) \mathrm{d}^{10} \mathrm{~ns}^{2}\) (d) \((n-2) f^{0-1}(n-1) f^{1-14} n s^{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 36

Property of alkaline earth metals that increases with their atomic number is (a) ionization energy (b) solubility of their hydroxides (c) solubility of their sulphates (d) electronegativity

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