d and f Block Elements
Practice Questions
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1

Match the following

List I (Industrial process) List II (Catalyst used)
A Ostwald's process I $\mathrm{CuCl}_2$
B Haber's process II Zeolites
C Deacon's process III Pt gauge
D Cracking of hydrocarbons IV Fe

The correct answer is

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2

Observe the following $f$-block elements

$\mathrm{Eu}(Z=63) ; \mathrm{Pu}(Z=94) ; \mathrm{Cf}(Z=98)$;

$\operatorname{Sm}(Z=62) ; \mathrm{Gd}(Z=64) ; \mathrm{Cm}(Z=96)$

How many of the above have half-filled $f$-orbitals in their ground state?

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3
The alloy formed by beryllium with ' $X$ ' is used in the preparation of high strength springs. ' $X$ ' is
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4
Which of the following orders is correct for the property given?
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5
The set of elements which obey the general electronic configuration $(n-1) d^{1-10} n s^2$ is?
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6

$Y$ in the given sequence of reactions is

$$ \begin{gathered} \mathrm{P}_4+x \mathrm{NaOH}+y \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \xrightarrow{\mathrm{CO}_2} X+z \mathrm{NaH}_2 \mathrm{PO}_2 \\ X+\mathrm{CuSO}_4 \longrightarrow Y+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4 \end{gathered} $$

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7
Identify the element for which +1 oxidation state is more stable than +3 oxidation state.
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8

Identify the correct statements from the following.

(i) Ti (IV) is more stable than Ti (III) and Ti (II).

(ii) Among $3 d$-series elements (From $Z=22$ to 29). Only copper has positive reduction potential $\left(M^{2+} / M\right)$.

(iii) Both Sc and Zn exhibit +1 oxidation state.

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9
The number $f$-electrons in +3 oxidation state of gadolinium $(Z=64)$ is $x$ and in +2 oxidation state of ytterbium $(Z=70)$ is $y$. The sum of $x$ and $y$ is
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