Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The higher oxidation states are more stable down the group among transition elements unlike p-block elements.
Statement II : Copper can not liberate hydrogen from weak acids.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• B. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer 2

- Statement I: Transition metals tend to have more stable higher oxidation states as we move down the group due to the increasing availability of d-orbitals. This is in contrast to p-block elements, where higher oxidation states become less stable down the group.
- Statement II: Copper can indeed liberate hydrogen from weak acids such as hydrochloric acid, which is true for copper in the form of copper(I) chloride.
Thus, both statements are true, and the correct answer is (3).