MCQ’s on d & f Block Elements

Here are some multiple-choice questions MCQs on d-block and f-block elements for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam, along with their answers:

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1. Which of the following elements is not part of the d-block?

a) Titanium
b) Copper
c) Zinc
d) Yttrium

Answer: d) Yttrium

2. The most common oxidation state of the d-block elements is:

a) +1
b) +2
c) +3
d) +4

Answer: b) +2

3. Which of the following elements is a transition metal?

a) Gold
b) Silicon
c) Aluminum
d) Nitrogen

Answer: a) Gold

4. Which transition metal is known for its liquid state at room temperature?

a) Iron
b) Mercury
c) Cobalt
d) Chromium

Answer: b) Mercury

5. Which of the following elements is a lanthanide?

a) Europium
b) Iodine
c) Boron
d) Nitrogen

Answer: a) Europium

6. The f-block elements are also known as:

a) Alkali metals
b) Noble gases
c) Lanthanides and Actinides
d) Halogens

Answer: c) Lanthanides and Actinides

7. Which of the following is a characteristic property of d-block elements?

a) High reactivity with water
b) Low melting and boiling points
c) Formation of colored compounds
d) Non-magnetic behavior

Answer: c) Formation of colored compounds

8. The maximum number of f-orbitals that can be occupied is:

a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

Answer: c) 6

9. The lanthanides and actinides are placed at the bottom of the periodic table to:

a) Accommodate their large atomic sizes
b) Highlight their similar chemical properties
c) Differentiate them from the d-block elements
d) Reflect their unstable nature

Answer: b) Highlight their similar chemical properties

10. Which of the following elements is a transition metal with the highest atomic number?

a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Silver
d) Gold

Answer: d) Gold

These MCQs should help you in preparing for the NEET exam’s d-block and f-block section. Good luck!