NCERT Solutions For Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 8: The d- and f - Block Elements

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 8 d and f Block Elements deals with the general properties of the transition elements and inner transition elements in d block and f block. Some of the important topics of d and f block elements include:

Expected no.of questions: About 2 to 4 questions of total 7 marks

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NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Chemistry Chapter 8

The NCERT Solutions for class 12 Chemistry Chapter 8 are as given below. 

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Class 12 Chemistry d & f Block Elements – Important Topics

d Block Elements Properties

  • The d block elements are those that have partially filled d orbitals.
  • The general electronic configuration of d block elements are (n-1)d5ns1 or (n-1)d10ns1.
  • They possess multiple oxidation states.
  • Atomic radii decreases as we move from lower group to higher group.
  • They exhibit Lanthanide contraction.

f Block Elements Properties

  • The f block elements are those that have partially filled f orbitals.
  • They are also called inner transition elements.
  • Inner transition elements generally are the members of group 3 but they can be seen separately as the f block elements.
  • f Block elements has two series – Lanthanides and Actinides.
  • They exhibit variable oxidation states.
  • Atomic radii decreases along the f block series due to lanthanide contraction.
  • They exhibit radioactivity.

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CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

  • 1.
    Which of the following curve represents the first order reaction?

      • A
      • B
      • C
      • D

    • 2.
      From the given data of \(E^{\circ}\) values, answer the following questions :
      (I) Why \(E^{\circ}_{M^{2+}/M}\) show irregular trend in the above values ?
      (II) Why is \(E^{\circ}_{Cu^{2+}/Cu}\) value exceptionally positive ?
      (III) Why \(E^{\circ}_{Mn^{2+}/Mn}\) value is highly negative ?


        • 3.

          (i) A first order reaction is 20% complete in 10 minutes. Calculate the time taken when 80% of the reaction will be completed.

          [Given : log 5 = 0.7, log 4 = 0.6]

          (ii) For a chemical reaction \( \mathrm{R \rightarrow P} \), variation in \( \ln[\mathrm{R}] \) vs. time (t) graph is given below :

          (I) Predict the order of the reaction.

          (II) Write the slope of the curve.




            • 4.
              Following reaction takes place in one step:

              \(2A + B \rightarrow 2C\)

              How will the rate of above reaction change if the volume of the reaction vessel is decreased to one third of its original volume? Will there be any change in the order of reaction with the reduced volume?


                • 5.
                  Write the name of basic building units of proteins and nucleic acids. How can you differentiate between Fibrous and Globular proteins on the basis of their structures ?


                    • 6.

                      (i) Why do Zr and Hf exhibit similar properties ?

                      (ii) "\( E^\circ \) for \( \mathrm{Mn^{3+}/Mn^{2+}} \) couple is more positive than that for \( \mathrm{Fe^{3+}/Fe^{2+}} \)." Justify the statement.

                      [Atomic number : Mn = 25, Fe = 26]

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