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NEET CHEMISTRYThe d-and f-Block ElementsMedium

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Which of the following statements are incorrect? A. All the transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic. B. The highest oxidation number corresponding to the group number in transition metal oxides is attained in Sc2O3Sc_2O_3 to Mn2O7Mn_2O_7. C. Basic character increases from V2O3V_2O_3 to V2O4V_2O_4 to V2O5V_2O_5. D. V2O4V_2O_4 dissolves in acids to give VO43VO_4^{3-}. E. CrO is basic, but Cr2O3Cr_2O_3 is amphoteric. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

B and C only

B

A and E only

C

B and D only

D

C and D only

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the properties of transition metal oxides :

  1. Statement A is correct: All transition metals except scandium form MO oxides which are ionic.
  2. Statement B is correct: The highest oxidation number in oxides coincides with the group number and is attained in Sc2O3Sc_2O_3 to Mn2O7Mn_2O_7.
  3. Statement C is incorrect: In vanadium, there is a gradual change from the basic V2O3V_2O_3 to less basic V2O4V_2O_4 and to amphoteric V2O5V_2O_5. Thus, the basic character decreases, not increases.
  4. Statement D is incorrect: V2O4V_2O_4 dissolves in acids to give VO2+VO^{2+} salts, not VO43VO_4^{3-}.
  5. Statement E is correct: The well-characterised CrO is basic, but Cr2O3Cr_2O_3 is amphoteric.

Therefore, the incorrect statements are C and D.

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