
74. Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more
stable down the group among transition elements
unlike p-block elements.
Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen
from weak acids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
correct answer from the options given below :
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(2) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(4) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Ans. (3)
Sol. On moving down the group in transition elements,
stability of higher oxidation state increases, due to
increase in effective nuclear charge.
= 0
SRP : Cu2+ > H+
Cu can't liberate hydrogen gas from weak acid.
75. The incorrect statement regarding ethyne is
(1) The C–C bonds in ethyne is shorter than that
in ethene
(2) Both carbons are sp hybridised
(3) Ethyne is linear
(4) The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is weaker
than that in ethene
Ans. (4)
Sol. The carbon-carbon bonds in ethyne is stronger than
that in ethene.
(H–CC–H) Ethyne is linear and carbon atoms are
SP hybridised.
76. Match List I with List II
List-II
(Electronic Configuration)
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below :
(1) A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
(2) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(3) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
(4) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
Ans. (2)
Sol. (A)
(B)
(C)
10 2 5
35 Br :[Ar]3d 4s 4p
(D)
10 2 6
36 Kr :[Ar]3d 4s 4p
77. Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below :
(1) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(2) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
(3) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
(4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Ans. (3)