Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

Which of the following statements are correct about $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ ?

A. They exhibit high enthalpy of atomization as the d-subshell is full.

B. $\mathrm{Zn}$ and $\mathrm{Cd}$ do not show variable oxidation state while $\mathrm{Hg}$ shows $+\mathrm{I}$ and $+\mathrm{II}$.

C. Compounds of $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are paramagnetic in nature.

D. $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are called soft metals.

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

  1. A C, D only
  2. B B, C only
  3. C A, D only
  4. D B, D only Correct answer

Solution

<p>(A) $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}, \mathrm{Hg}$ exhibit lowest enthalpy of atomization in respective transition series.</p> <p>(C) Compounds of $\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Cd}$ and $\mathrm{Hg}$ are diamagnetic in nature.</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: d and f Block Elements · Topic: Properties of Transition Metals

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