Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.\text{(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)}
B.\text{(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)}
C.\text{(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)}
D.\text{(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)}
Solution & Explanation
### Related Formula
mu = sqrtn(n+2) text B.M.$$\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} \text{ B.M.}$$
where n$n$ represents the number of unpaired electrons.
### Core Logic
Let's calculate the number of unpaired d-electrons (n$n$) and the resulting spin-only magnetic moment for each transition metal ion:
* (A) mathrmTi^3+$\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}$:
Electronic configuration = [Ar] 3d^1
ightarrow n = 1$= [Ar] 3d^1
ightarrow n = 1$mu = sqrt1(1+2) = sqrt3 approx 1.73text B.M.
ightarrow text(III)$$\mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3} \approx 1.73\text{ B.M.}
ightarrow \text{(III)}$$
* (B) mathrmV^2+$\mathrm{V}^{2+}$:
Electronic configuration = [Ar] 3d^3
ightarrow n = 3$= [Ar] 3d^3
ightarrow n = 3$mu = sqrt3(3+2) = sqrt15 approx 3.87text B.M.
ightarrow text(I)$$\mu = \sqrt{3(3+2)} = \sqrt{15} \approx 3.87\text{ B.M.}
ightarrow \text{(I)}$$
* (C) mathrmNi^2+$\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$:
Electronic configuration = [Ar] 3d^8$= [Ar] 3d^8$. The 3d$3d$ subshell has 3 paired orbitals and 2 unpaired orbitals
ightarrow n = 2$
ightarrow n = 2$mu = sqrt2(2+2) = sqrt8 approx 2.84text B.M.
ightarrow text(IV)$$\mu = \sqrt{2(2+2)} = \sqrt{8} \approx 2.84\text{ B.M.}
ightarrow \text{(IV)}$$
* (D) mathrmSc^3+$\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}$:
Electronic configuration = [Ar] 3d^0
ightarrow n = 0$= [Ar] 3d^0
ightarrow n = 0$mu = 0.00text B.M.
ightarrow text(II)$$\mu = 0.00\text{ B.M.}
ightarrow \text{(II)}$$
Matching these values yields the sequence: (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II).
### Pattern Recognition
Shortcut: The digit before the decimal point in a spin-only magnetic moment matches the number of unpaired electrons (n$n$). For example, a value of 3.87text B.M.$3.87\text{ B.M.}$ means there are exactly 3$3$ unpaired electrons.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: The d- and f-Block Elements
Keywords:#spin only magnetic moment#unpaired electrons d block#JEE Main 2025 Evening Q35#Transition metal configurations
More The d- and f-Block Elements Previous-Year Questions — Page 2
Q39jee_main_2025_07_april_morningProperties of Oxides
The first transition series metal 'M' has the highest enthalpy of atomisation in its series. One of its aquated ions (mathbfM^n+)$(\mathbf{M}^{n+})$ exists in green colour. The nature of the oxide formed by the above M ion is:
A.textneutral$\text{neutral}$
B.textacidic$\text{acidic}$
C.textbasic$\text{basic}$
D.textamphoteric$\text{amphoteric}$
Solution
### Core Logic
1. In the 3mathrmd$3\mathrm{d}$ transition series, **Vanadium (mathrmV$\mathrm{V}$)** has the highest enthalpy of atomisation (515 text kJ mol^-1$515 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$).
2. One of its aquated ions, mathrmV^3+mathrm(aq)$\mathrm{V}^{3+}\mathrm{(aq)}$ [specifically [mathrmV(H_2O)_6]^3+$[\mathrm{V(H_2O)_6}]^{3+}$], has a characteristic **green colour**.
3. The corresponding oxide for this state is mathrmV_2mathrmO_3$\mathrm{V}_2\mathrm{O}_3$ (Vanadium(III) oxide).
4. Metal oxides in lower oxidation states (+2, +3$+2, +3$) are typically **basic** in nature, while intermediate states like mathrmV_2mathrmO_4$\mathrm{V}_2\mathrm{O}_4$ are amphoteric, and high states like mathrmV_2mathrmO_5$\mathrm{V}_2\mathrm{O}_5$ are acidic. Therefore, mathrmV_2mathrmO_3$\mathrm{V}_2\mathrm{O}_3$ is purely a basic oxide.
### Pattern Recognition
Vanadium (V$V$) stands out with high atomisation enthalpy and characteristic oxidation states. Lower oxides of transition metals are always basic, higher oxidation state oxides are acidic.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: d- and f-Block Elements
The correct decreasing order of spin-only magnetic moment values (BM) of textCu^+$\text{Cu}^+$, textCu^2+$\text{Cu}^{2+}$, textCr^2+$\text{Cr}^{2+}$, and textCr^3+$\text{Cr}^{3+}$ ions is:
### Related Formula
Spin-only magnetic moment equation:
mu = sqrtn(n+2) quad textBM$$\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} \quad \text{BM}$$
where n$n$ is the exact count of unpaired d-shell electrons.
### Execution
Let us compute the unpaired electron distribution for each transition metal ion:
1. **textCu^+$\text{Cu}^+$**: Electronic configuration is [textAr]3d^10$[\text{Ar}]3d^{10}$. All electrons are paired up.
n = 0 implies mu = 0 text BM$$n = 0 \implies \mu = 0 \text{ BM}$$
2. **textCu^2+$\text{Cu}^{2+}$**: Electronic configuration is [textAr]3d^9$[\text{Ar}]3d^9$. Has one unpaired hole.
n = 1 implies mu = sqrt1(1+2) = sqrt3 approx 1.73 text BM$$n = 1 \implies \mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3} \approx 1.73 \text{ BM}$$
3. **textCr^3+$\text{Cr}^{3+}$**: Electronic configuration is [textAr]3d^3$[\text{Ar}]3d^3$. Has three unpaired parallel spins.
n = 3 implies mu = sqrt3(3+2) = sqrt15 approx 3.87 text BM$$n = 3 \implies \mu = \sqrt{3(3+2)} = \sqrt{15} \approx 3.87 \text{ BM}$$
4. **textCr^2+$\text{Cr}^{2+}$**: Electronic configuration is [textAr]3d^4$[\text{Ar}]3d^4$. Has four unpaired spins.
n = 4 implies mu = sqrt4(4+2) = sqrt24 approx 4.90 text BM$$n = 4 \implies \mu = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = \sqrt{24} \approx 4.90 \text{ BM}$$
Arranging these values in decreasing structural order:
mu(textCr^2+) > mu(textCr^3+) > mu(textCu^2+) > mu(textCu^+)$$\mu(\text{Cr}^{2+}) > \mu(\text{Cr}^{3+}) > \mu(\text{Cu}^{2+}) > \mu(\text{Cu}^+)$$
### Pattern Recognition
The value of the spin-only magnetic moment scales monotonically with the number of unpaired electrons (n$n$). More unpaired electrons directly translate to a higher magnetic moment, bypassing any tedious square-root calculations during testing.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: d- and f-Block Elements
Q44jee_main_2025_28_jan_morningOxidizing Properties of KMnO4 and K2Cr2O7
Which of the following oxidation reactions are carried out by both mathrmK_2mathrmCr_2mathrmO_7$\mathrm{K}_2\mathrm{Cr}_2\mathrm{O}_7$ and mathrmKMnO_4$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ in acidic medium?
A. mathrmI^- rightarrow mathrmI_2$\mathrm{I}^- \rightarrow \mathrm{I}_2$
B. mathrmS^2- rightarrow mathrmS$\mathrm{S}^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{S}$
C. mathrmFe^2+ rightarrow mathrmFe^3+$\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$
D. mathrmI^- rightarrow mathrmIO_3^-$\mathrm{I}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{IO}_{3}^{-}$
E. mathrmS_2mathrmO_3^2- rightarrow mathrmSO_4^2-$\mathrm{S}_2\mathrm{O}_3^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.textB, C and D only$\text{B, C and D only}$
B.textA, D and E only$\text{A, D and E only}$
C.textA, B and C only$\text{A, B and C only}$
D.textC, D and E only$\text{C, D and E only}$
Solution
### Core Logic
In an acidic medium, both mathrmK_2mathrmCr_2mathrmO_7$\mathrm{K}_2\mathrm{Cr}_2\mathrm{O}_7$ and mathrmKMnO_4$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ act as strong oxidizing agents and carry out the following transformations:
- **A:** Oxidize iodide to iodine: mathrmI^- rightarrow mathrmI_2$\mathrm{I}^- \rightarrow \mathrm{I}_2$
- **B:** Oxidize sulfide to elemental sulfur: mathrmS^2- rightarrow mathrmS$\mathrm{S}^{2-} \rightarrow \mathrm{S}$
- **C:** Oxidize ferrous ions to ferric ions: mathrmFe^2+ rightarrow mathrmFe^3+$\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$
For reactions D and E:
- Iodide is oxidized to iodate (mathrmIO_3^-$\mathrm{IO}_3^-$) by mathrmKMnO_4$\mathrm{KMnO}_4$ primarily in a neutral or faintly alkaline medium, not acidic.
- Thiosulfate (mathrmS_2mathrmO_3^2-$\mathrm{S}_2\mathrm{O}_3^{2-}$) undergoes a disproportionation/precipitation reaction in acid rather than clean oxidation to sulfate by dichromate.
Thus, statements A, B, and C are valid for both under acidic conditions.
### Pattern Recognition
Sees: Shared oxidation products in an acidic environment.
Shortcut: Remember that mathrmI^- rightarrow mathrmIO_3^-$\mathrm{I}^- \rightarrow \mathrm{IO}_3^-$ is the signature reaction for alkaline permanganate, allowing quick elimination of choices containing D.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: The d-and f-Block Elements
Q29jee_main_2025_03_april_morningMagnetic Properties of Transition Metal Ions
The metal ions that have the calculated spin only magnetic moment value of 4.9 B.M. are:
A. Cr^2+$Cr^{2+}$
B. Fe^2+$Fe^{2+}$
C. Fe^3+$Fe^{3+}$
D. Co^2+$Co^{2+}$
E. Mn^3+$Mn^{3+}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, C and E only
B. A, D and E only
C. B and E only
D. A, B and E only
Solution
### Related Formula
The spin-only magnetic moment (mu$\mu$) is given by:
mu = sqrtn(n+2)text B.M.
$$
mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\text{ B.M.}
$$
### Core Logic
Given mu = 4.9text B.M.$\mu = 4.9\text{ B.M.}$, we can solve for the number of unpaired electrons (n$n$):
4.9 = sqrtn(n+2) implies 24.01 = n^2 + 2n implies n = 4$$
4.9 = \sqrt{n(n+2)} implies 24.01 = n^2 + 2n implies n = 4$$
### Step 1: Electron Configuration Audit
Let us compute the number of unpaired electrons (n$n$) for each ion:
* **A.** _24textCr^2+: [textAr] 3d^4 implies n = 4$_{24}\text{Cr}^{2+}: [\text{Ar}] 3d^{4} implies n = 4$
* B. $
* B. $_{26}\text{Fe}^{2+}: [\text{Ar}] 3d^{6} implies n = 4
* C. $_26textFe^3+: [textAr] 3d^5 implies n = 5$$
* C. $_{26}\text{Fe}^{3+}: [\text{Ar}] 3d^{5} implies n = 5$$
* D. _27textCo^2+: [textAr] 3d^7 implies n = 3$_{27}\text{Co}^{2+}: [\text{Ar}] 3d^{7} implies n = 3$
* E. $
* E. $_{25}\text{Mn}^{3+}: [\text{Ar}] 3d^{4} implies n = 4$
### Step 2: Selection
Thus, ions A, B, and E possess exactly 4 unpaired electrons and give a magnetic moment of $
### Step 2: Selection
Thus, ions A, B, and E possess exactly 4 unpaired electrons and give a magnetic moment of $4.9\text{ B.M.}
### Pattern Recognition
Shortcut: The value of the magnetic moment always starts with the integer equal to the number of unpaired electrons ($
### Pattern Recognition
Shortcut: The value of the magnetic moment always starts with the integer equal to the number of unpaired electrons ($4.x implies n = 4). Instantly filter configurations with $). Instantly filter configurations with $d^4 or $ or $d^6$ profiles.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Physics: d- and f-Block Elements
Q50jee_main_2025_03_april_morningPotassium Dichromate - Preparation and Structure
Consider the following reactions:
A+NaCl+H_2SO_4
ightarrow CrO_2Cl_2+textSide Products
$$
A+NaCl+H_{2}SO_{4}
ightarrow CrO_{2}Cl_{2}+\text{Side Products}
$$
textCrO*2textCl*2(textVapour) + NaOH
ightarrow B + NaCl + H_2O$$
\text{CrO}*{2}\text{Cl}*{2}(\text{Vapour}) + NaOH
ightarrow B + NaCl + H_{2}O$$B+H^+
ightarrow C+H_2O$$B+H^{+}
ightarrow C+H_{2}O$$
The number of terminal 'O' present in the compound 'C' is
Numerical Answer.Answer: 6 to 6
Solution
### Core Logic
Let us identify the sequential chemical components via the chromyl chloride test pathway:
1. Reactant **A** represents a dichromate salt like K_2Cr_2O_7$K_2Cr_2O_7$. Heating it with metal chloride and concentrated acid generates deep red chromyl chloride vapors (CrO_2Cl_2$CrO_2Cl_2$).
2. Passing these vapors into sodium hydroxide dissolves them, producing yellow sodium chromate compound **B** (Na_2CrO_4$Na_2CrO_4$).
3. Acidifying the chromate solution dimerizes it into orange sodium dichromate compound **C** (Na_2Cr_2O_7$Na_2Cr_2O_7$).
### Step 1: Structural Analysis of Dichromate
The dichromate ion (Cr_2O_7^2-$Cr_2O_7^{2-}$) consists of two tetrahedral chromium units sharing a bridging oxygen atom (textCr-textO-textCr$\text{Cr}-\text{O}-\text{Cr}$). Each chromium atom retains 3 localized terminal oxygen units. Thus, the total count of terminal oxygen atoms in the structure is 2 times 3 = 6$2 \times 3 = 6$. Dichromate structural topology breakdown diagram for Q50
### Pattern Recognition
Shortcut: Chromyl chloride path loops directly from dichromate back to dichromate via chromate intermediate salts. Total oxygen atoms in textCr_2textO_7^2-$\text{Cr}_2\text{O}_7^{2-}$ is 7, out of which 1 is bridging, leaving exactly 6 terminal ones.
### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer
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### Chapter Mix
Class 12 Chemistry: d- and f-Block Elements
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