Q.

Which of the following statements are correct

(A) The M3+/M2+ reduction potential for iron is greater than manganese.

(B) The higher oxidation states of first row d-block elements get stabilized by oxide ion.

(C) Aqueous solutions of Cr2+ can liberate hydrogen from dilute acid.

(D) Magnetic moment of V2+ is observed between 4.4 – 5.2 B.M.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                   [2023]

1 (A), (B) only  
2 (C), (D) only  
3 (A), (B), (D) only  
4 (B), (C) only  

Ans.

(4)

(A) M3+/M2+ reduction potential for manganese is greater than iron.  

       EMn3+/Mn2+=+1.57 V

        EFe3+/Fe2+=+0.77 V

(B)  CrO4-2, MnO4-

(C)  Cr2+(aq)+H+(aq)Cr3+(aq)+12H2

(D)  V2+ has three unpaired electrons therefore magnetic moment is 3.87 BM.