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The d-and f-Block Elements — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

What The d-and f-Block Elements covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in The d-and f-Block Elements

1

Position, Series and Electronic Configurations

  • The d-block consists of groups 3 to 12 and forms the middle block of the periodic table.
  • There are four transition series: 3d from Sc to Zn, 4d from Y to Cd, 5d from La and Hf to Hg, and 6d from Ac and Rf to Cn.
  • The f-block contains the 4f series, called lanthanoids, from Ce to Lu, and the 5f series, called actinoids, from Th to Lr.
2

Atomic Size, Density and Lanthanoid Contraction

  • Atomic and ionic radii decrease gradually across a transition series because nuclear charge increases while d-electron shielding is poor.
  • Transition-metal ions of the same charge show progressive decrease in radius with increasing atomic number.
  • Atomic radii increase from the first to the second transition series.
3

Ionisation Enthalpy, Exchange Energy and Magnetic Moment

  • Ionisation enthalpy generally increases from left to right in a transition series, but the increase is less steep than in main-group elements.
  • Successive ionisation enthalpies rise, but irregularities appear because of electronic stability factors.
  • Exchange energy is approximately proportional to the total number of possible pairs of parallel spins in degenerate orbitals.
4

Oxidation States and Redox Behaviour

  • Transition elements show a wide variety of oxidation states because both ns and (n-1)d electrons can take part in bonding.
  • Oxidation states of transition elements often differ by unity.
  • The greatest number of oxidation states is found near the middle of the series, especially manganese.

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Central concept: d-and f-Block Elements

Position in periodic tableElectronic configurationTransition metalsPhysical propertiesAtomic and ionic sizesIonisation enthalpy and exchange energyOxidation statesElectrode potentials and redox behavior

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What are the important topics in The d-and f-Block Elements for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in The d-and f-Block Elements include Position, Series and Electronic Configurations, Atomic Size, Density and Lanthanoid Contraction, Ionisation Enthalpy, Exchange Energy and Magnetic Moment, Oxidation States and Redox Behaviour. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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