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331. A metal, M forms chlorides in its + 2 and + 4 oxidation states. Which of the following statements about these chlorides is correct?

A $$MC{l_2}$$  is more ionic than $$MC{l_4}$$
B $$MC{l_2}$$  is more easily hydrolysed than $$MC{l_4}$$
C $$MC{l_2}$$  is more volatile than $$MC{l_4}$$
D $$MC{l_2}$$  is more soluble in anhydrous ethanol than $$MC{l_4}$$
Answer :   $$MC{l_2}$$  is more ionic than $$MC{l_4}$$

332. A water sample has ppm level concentration of the following metals: $$Fe = 0.2;\,Mn = 5.0;\,Cu = 3.0;\,Zn = 5.0.$$       The metal that makes the water sample unsuitable for drinking is:

A $$Cu$$
B $$Mn$$
C $$Fe$$
D $$Zn$$
Answer :   $$Mn$$

333. What would happen when a solution of potassium chromate is treated with an excess of dilute nitric acid?

A $$C{r_2}O_7^{2 - }\,{\text{and}}\,{H_2}O\,{\text{are}}\,{\text{formed}}$$
B $$CrO_4^{2 - }\,{\text{is}}\,{\text{reduced}}\,{\text{to}}\, + 3\,{\text{state}}\,{\text{of}}\,Cr$$
C $$CrO_4^{2 - }\,{\text{is}}\,{\text{oxidized}}\,{\text{to}}\, + 7\,{\text{state}}\,{\text{of}}\,Cr$$
D $$C{r^{3 + }}\,{\text{and}}\,C{r_2}O_7^{2 - }\,{\text{are}}\,{\text{formed}}$$
Answer :   $$C{r_2}O_7^{2 - }\,{\text{and}}\,{H_2}O\,{\text{are}}\,{\text{formed}}$$

334. Which of the following $$d$$ - block element has half-filled penultimate as well as valence subshell?

A $$Cu$$
B $$Au$$
C $$Ag$$
D $$Cr$$
Answer :   $$Cr$$

335. In the laboratory, manganese $$(II)$$ salt is oxidised to permanganate ion in aqueous solution by

A hydrogen peroxide
B conc. nitric acid
C peroxy disulphate
D dichromate
Answer :   peroxy disulphate

336. When a small amount of $$KMn{O_4}$$  is added to concentrated $${H_2}S{O_4},$$  a green oily compound is obtained which is highly explosive in nature. Compound may be :

A $$MnS{O_4}$$
B $$M{n_2}{O_7}$$
C $$Mn{O_2}$$
D $$M{n_2}{O_3}$$
Answer :   $$M{n_2}{O_7}$$

337. Complete the following reactions.
$$\left( {\text{i}} \right)MnO_4^ - + 2{H_2}O + 3{e^ - } \to $$       $$\_\_\_\_ + 4O{H^ - }$$
$$\left( {{\text{ii}}} \right)MnO_4^ - + 8{H^ + } + 5{e^ - } \to $$       $$\_\_\_\_ + 4{H_2}O$$
$$\left( {{\text{iii}}} \right)MnO_4^ - + {e^ - } \to \_\_\_\_$$

A $$Mn{O_2},M{n^{2 + }},MnO_4^{2 - }$$
B $$M{n^{2 + }},Mn{O_2},MnO_4^{2 - }$$
C $$MnO_4^{2 - },M{n^{2 + }},Mn{O_2}$$
D $$Mn{O_2},MnO_4^{2 - },M{n^{2 + }}$$
Answer :   $$Mn{O_2},M{n^{2 + }},MnO_4^{2 - }$$

338. Cerium $$\left( {Z = 58} \right)$$  is an important member of the lanthanoids. Which of the following statements about cerium is incorrect?

A The common oxidation states of cerium are +3 and +4.
B The +3 oxidation state of cerium is more stable than +4 oxidation state.
C The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions.
D Cerium (IV) acts as an oxidising agent.
Answer :   The +4 oxidation state of cerium is not known in solutions.

339. The product of oxidation of $${I^ - }\,{\text{with}}\,MnO_4^ - $$   in alkaline medium is

A $$IO_3^ - $$
B $${I_2}$$
C $$I{O^ - }$$
D $$IO_4^ - $$
Answer :   $$IO_3^ - $$

340. Gadolinium belongs to $$4f$$  series. Its atomic number is 64. Which of the following is the correct electronic configuration of gadolinium?

A $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^7}5{d^1}6{s^2}$$
B $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^6}5{d^2}6{s^2}$$
C $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^8}6{d^2}$$
D $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^9}5{s^1}$$
Answer :   $$\left[ {Xe} \right]4{f^7}5{d^1}6{s^2}$$