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Topic: Trends: ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, atomic radii· d- and f-Block Elements

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 Sc_2O_3 to Mn_2O_7…

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 Sc\(_2\)O\(_3\) to Mn\(_2\)O\(_7\).

C. Basic character increases from V\(_2\)O\(_3\) to V\(_2\)O\(_4\) to V\(_2\)O\(_5\).

D. V\(_2\)O\(_4\) dissolves in acids to give VO\(_4^{3-}\) salts.

E. CrO is basic but Cr\(_2\)O\(_3\) is amphoteric.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. B and C only

2. A and E only

3. B and D only

4. C and D only

1 answer

Best answer

Answer: 4. C and D only

Key idea: Recall the d-block oxide trends.

  • A. Correct: MO oxides (except Sc) are ionic.
  • B. Correct: the group oxidation number is reached from \(\mathrm{Sc_2O_3}\) to \(\mathrm{Mn_2O_7}\).
  • C. Incorrect: as the oxidation state rises, acidic character increases: \(\mathrm{V_2O_3}\) basic, \(\mathrm{V_2O_4}\) amphoteric, \(\mathrm{V_2O_5}\) mostly acidic.
  • D. Incorrect: \(\mathrm{V_2O_4}\) dissolves in acids to give \(\mathrm{VO^{2+}}\) salts (\(\mathrm{VO_4^{3-}}\) comes from \(\mathrm{V_2O_5}\) in alkali).
  • E. Correct: CrO is basic, \(\mathrm{Cr_2O_3}\) amphoteric.

Incorrect: C and D. Option 4.

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