Any ten

Which element among 3d series exhibit highest oxidation state ?

Transition metals show zero oxidation state with ligands like CO. Explain.
Why Zn, Cd, Hg are soft and have low melting point ?
Why are Zn, Cd, Hg volatile metals ? Explain.
Write electronic configuration of Cu+2 and Co+2.
Write any uses of pyrophoric alloy.
Why is the 3rd ionization energy of Mn (Z = 25) is unexpectedly high ?
Name the lanthanoid with the maximum paramagnetism.
What are transuranic elements?
Name a transition element that does not exhibit variable oxidation state.

3 marks
Transition metal exhibit higher enthalpies of atomization. Explain why ?
Use Hunds rule to derive the electronic configuration of Ce +3 ions and calculate its
magnitude
Write any three properties of interstitial compounds.
State characteristics of transition elements
All d-block elements may are not be regarded as transition elements. Explain.
What are chemical twins? Write two examples.
Given reason why Melting and boiling points of Zn, Cd and Hg are low.
What are coinage metals?
Name the metal with the highest melting point.

5marks

Complete the following reactions any five

I. Cr2O72- + Fe2+ + H+ -
II. Cr2O72- + Sn2+ + H+ -
III. Cr2O72- + I- + H+ -
IV. Cr2O72- + H2S + H+ -
V. MnO4- + I- + H+ -
VI. MnO4- + I- + H+ -
VII. MnO4- + Fe2+ + H+ -
VIII. MnO4- + I- + H2O-
What is meant by disproportionation? Give two examples of
disproportionation reaction in aqueous solution