Skip to main content

Sc( Z=21) is transition element but Zn (Z=30) is not because:

NEET UG 2013 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

2013mcqeasy

Sc(Z=21)\mathrm{Sc}(\mathrm{Z}=21)Sc(Z=21) is transition element but Zn\mathrm{Zn}Zn (Z=30)(Z=30)(Z=30) is not because:

Official previous-year question

Held on 30 Apr 2013 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    both Se31\mathrm{Se}^{31}Se31 and Zn2′\mathrm{Zn}^{2 \prime}Zn2′ ions are colourless and form white compounds

  2. B

    in case of Sc,3d\mathrm{Sc}, 3 dSc,3d orbitals are partially filled but in Zn\mathrm{Zn}Zn these are completely filled

  3. C

    least electron is assumed to be added to 4s4 s4s level in case of Zn\mathrm{Zn}Zn

  4. D

    both Sc\mathrm{Sc}Sc and Zn\mathrm{Zn}Zn do not exhibit variable oxidation

Did you get this right?

Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.

Your note

Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.

NEET UG Inorganic Chemistry in other years

More NEET UG Inorganic Chemistry questions

Which of the following is the most electronegative element?

2026easy

Which of the following are paramagnetic? A. $\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}$ B. $\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4$ C. $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$ D. $\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{2+}$ E. $\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_4$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2025medium

Which of the following statements are true? A. Unlike Ga that has a very high melting point, Cs has a very low melting point. B. On Pauling scale, the electronegativity values of N and Cl are not the same. C. $\mathrm{Ar}, \mathrm{K}^{+}, \mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}$, and $\mathrm{S}^{2-}$ are all isoelectronic species. D. The correct order of the first ionization enthalpies of $\mathrm{Na}, \mathrm{Mg}, \mathrm{Al}$, and Si is $\mathrm{Si}\gt\mathrm{Al}\gt\mathrm{Mg}\gt\mathrm{Na}$. E. The atomic radius of Cs is greater than that of Li and Rb . Choose the correct answer from the options given below

2025medium

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Like nitrogen that can form ammonia, arsenic can form arsine. Statement II : Antimony cannot form antimony pentoxide. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

2025easy

Given below are two statements : Statement I : Ferromagnetism is considered as an extreme form of paramagnetism. Statement II : The number of unpaired electrons in a $\mathrm{Cr}^{2+}$ ion $(\mathrm{Z}=24)$ is the same as that of a $\mathrm{Nd}^{3+}$ ion $(Z=60)$. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2025medium

Other Chemistry topics for NEET UG

Keep practicing Inorganic Chemistry

Work through every NEET UG Inorganic Chemistry PYQ, year by year.

Browse all Chemistry topics