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Q1
NEET 2016 Phase 1Oxidants

Which one of the following statements is correct when \ce{SO2} is passed through acidified \ce{K2Cr2O7} solution?

Q2
NEET 2016 Phase 1Lanthanoids

The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic no. 63), Gd (Atomic No. 64) and Tb (Atomic No. 65) are:

Q3
NEET 2016 Phase 2Lanthanoids

Which one of the following statements related to lanthanons is incorrect?

Q4
NEET 2017Lanthanoids

The reason for greater range of oxidation states in actinoids is attributed to

Q5
NEET 2018Magnetism

Match the metal ions given in Column I with the spin magnetic moments of the ions given in Column II and assign the correct code: Column I (a) \ce{Co^3+} (b) \ce{Cr^3+} (c) \ce{Fe^3+} (d) \ce{Ni^2+} Column II (i) $\sqrt{8}$ BM (ii) $\sqrt{35}$ BM (iii) $\sqrt{3}$ BM (iv) $\sqrt{24}$ BM (v) $\sqrt{15}$ BM Choose the correct answer:

Q6
NEET 2018

Which one of the following ions exhibits d-d transition and paramagnetism as well?

Q7
NEET 2019Oxidants

Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions? (a) \ce{2Cu+ -> Cu^2+ + Cu} (b) \ce{3MnO4^2- + 4H+ -> 2MnO4^- + MnO2 + 2H2O} (c) \ce{2KMnO4 -> K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2} (d) \ce{2MnO4^- + 3Mn^2+ + 2H2O -> 5MnO2 + 4H+} Select the correct option from the following:

Q8
NEET 2019

The manganate (\ce{MnO4^2-}) and permanganate (\ce{MnO4^-}) ions are tetrahedral, due to:

Q9
NEET 2019 Odisha · NEET 2020Oxidation state

Identify the incorrect statement.

Q10
NEET 2019

Match the catalyst with the process: Catalyst (i) \ce{V2O5} (ii) \ce{TiCl4 + Al(CH3)3} (iii) \ce{PdCl2} (iv) Nickel complexes Process (a) The oxidation of ethyne to ethanal (b) Polymerisation of alkynes (c) Oxidation of \ce{SO2} in the manufacture of \ce{H2SO4} (d) Polymerisation of ethylene Which of the following is the correct option?

Q11
NEET 2019Oxidants

When neutral or faintly alkaline \ce{KMnO4} is treated with potassium iodide, iodide ion is converted into 'X'. 'X' is

Q12
NEET 2019

The oxidation state of \ce{Cr} in \ce{CrO5} is:

Q13
NEET 2020 · NEET 2026 (1)Magnetism

The calculated spin only magnetic moment of \ce{Cr^2+} ion is:

Q14
NEET 2020 · NEET 2026 (1)Magnetism

The calculated 'spin-only' magnetic moment of \ce{Ti^2+} (\ce{3d^2}) is:

Q15
NEET 2021Lanthanoids

Zr (Z = 40) and Hf (Z = 72) have similar atomic and ionic radii because of:

Q16
NEET 2021Lanthanoids

The incorrect statement among the following is:

Q17
NEET 2022Lanthanoids

Gadolinium has a low value of third ionisation enthalpy because of

Q18
NEET 2022Oxidants

Given below are half cell reactions: \ce{MnO4^- + 8H+ + 5e^- -> Mn^2+ + 4H2O}, $E^\circ_{(\ce{MnO4^-}/\ce{Mn^2+})} = +1.510$ V \ce{1/2 O2 + 2H+ + 2e^- -> H2O}, $E^\circ_{(\ce{O2}/\ce{H2O})} = +1.223$ V Will the permanganate ion, \ce{MnO4^-}, liberate \ce{O2} from water in the presence of an acid?

Q19
NEET 2022Oxidants

In the neutral or faintly alkaline medium, \ce{KMnO4} oxidises iodide into iodate. The change in oxidation state of manganese in this reaction is from

Q20
NEET 2023 Phase 1Oxidation state

The stability of \ce{Cu^2+} salts is more than \ce{Cu^+} salts in aqueous solution due to

Q21
NEET 2023 Phase 1Oxidation state

Which of the following statements are INCORRECT? A. All the transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic. B. The highest oxidation number corresponding to the group number in transition metal oxides is attained in \ce{Sc2O3} to \ce{Mn2O7}. C. Basic character increases from \ce{V2O3} to \ce{V2O4} to \ce{V2O5}. D. \ce{V2O4} dissolves in acids to give \ce{VO4^3-} salts. E. \ce{CrO} is basic but \ce{Cr2O3} is amphoteric. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q22
NEET 2023 Phase 2Physical trends

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Ionisation enthalpy increases along each series of the transition elements from left to right. However, small variations occur. Reason (R): There is a corresponding increase in nuclear charge which accompanies the filling of electrons in the inner d-orbitals. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Q23
NEET 2023 Phase 2Lanthanoids

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Ionisation enthalpies of early actinoids are lower than for early lanthanoids. Reason (R): Electrons are entering 5f orbitals in actinoids which experience greater shielding from nuclear charge. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q24
NEET 2024Magnetism

'Spin only' magnetic moment is same for which of the following ions? A. \ce{Ti^3+} B. \ce{Cr^2+} C. \ce{Mn^2+} D. \ce{Fe^2+} E. \ce{Sc^3+} Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Q25
NEET 2024Oxidation state

The $E^\circ$ value for the \ce{Mn^3+}/\ce{Mn^2+} couple is more positive than that of \ce{Cr^3+}/\ce{Cr^2+} or \ce{Fe^3+}/\ce{Fe^2+} due to the change of

Q26
NEET 2024Lanthanoids

The pair of lanthanoid ions which are diamagnetic is

Q27
NEET 2025Magnetism

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Ferromagnetism is considered as an extreme form of paramagnetism. Statement II: The number of unpaired electrons in a \ce{Cr^2+} ion (Z = 24) is the same as that of a \ce{Nd^3+} ion (Z = 60). In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q28
ReNEET 2026Oxidants

Statement-I: Heating $\ce{NaCl}$ with concentrated $\ce{H2SO4}$ and $\ce{MnO2}$ results in oxidation of Mn. Statement-II: Heating $\ce{NaI}$ with concentrated $\ce{H2SO4}$ and $\ce{MnO2}$ results in reduction of Mn. Choose the most appropriate answer:

Q29
ReNEET 2026Physical trends

Assertion A: Generally, $3d$ transition metals have high melting points. Reason R: Involvement of $3d$-electrons in addition to $4s$-electrons in the interatomic metallic bonding. Choose the most appropriate answer:

Q30
ReNEET 2026Lanthanoids

The lanthanide ion having four unpaired electrons is: (Atomic numbers: Ce $=58$, Nd $=60$, Tb $=65$, Ho $=67$)

Q31
NEET 2026 (1)

Match List I with List II: List I (Transition metal/compound/complex) (a) \ce{V2O5} (b) \ce{Fe} (c) \ce{PdCl2} (d) Ni complex List II (Catalytic Role) (i) Preparation of ammonia from \ce{N2}/\ce{H2} mixture (ii) Polymerisation of alkynes (iii) Preparation of \ce{H2SO4} and \ce{SO2} (iv) Oxidation of ethyne to ethanal Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Q32
NEET 2026 (1)Lanthanoids

Although the +3 oxidation state is most common in lanthanoids, cerium still shows the +4 oxidation state because:

Q33
ReNEET 2026Oxidants

The green paramagnetic species formed by heating $\ce{KMnO4}$ at $513\,$K is:

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  1. Q1. The calculated 'spin-only' magnetic moment of ion is:
  2. Q2. For the first transition () series, the spin-only formula uses only the number of unpaired electrons because:
  3. Q3. The correct ground-state electronic configuration of the ion (Z of Fe = 26) is:
  4. Q4. Given below are two statements: Statement I: In and , the central metal atoms (Mn and Cr) are in their respective group oxidation numbers, +7 and +6. Statement II: is more stable than in aqueous solution, but can be the stable species in the solid state and in compounds such as . In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  5. Q5. Considering the second ionisation enthalpies (IE2) of the 3d-series elements, which of the following statements are correct? A. has an exceptionally high IE2 because has the stable configuration that must be broken. B. has an exceptionally high IE2 because has the stable configuration that must be broken. C. IE2 of is exceptionally high because has a stable arrangement that must be disturbed. D. IE2 generally increases across the series with increasing nuclear charge. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  6. Q6. Given below are two statements: Statement I: In acidic medium is reduced to , a 5-electron change. Statement II: In neutral or alkaline medium is reduced to , a 3-electron change. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  7. Q7. Acidified oxidises iodide ions to iodine. How many moles of are oxidised by one mole of , and what is the oxidation product of chromium?
  8. Q8. Transition metals readily form alloys with one another. The main reason is:
  9. Q9. Which set of lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic (zero unpaired electrons)?
  10. Q10. The most common (characteristic) oxidation state shown by the lanthanoids is:

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