Q.

The first transition series metal ‘M’ has the highest enthalpy of atomisation in its series. One of its aquated ions (Mn+) exists in green colour. The nature of the oxide formed by the above Mn- ion is :  [2025]

1 neutral   
2 acidic  
3 basic  
4 amphoteric  

Ans.

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In first transition series (3d series) Vanadium has highest enthalpy of atomization. V3+ is green in colour. Oxide formed by V3+ i.e. V2O3 is basic in nature.