{"id":4035,"date":"2026-03-31T05:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T05:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/?p=4035"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T12:41:51","slug":"d-and-f-block-elements-class-12-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/d-and-f-block-elements-class-12-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"d and f Block Elements Class 12 PDF: Complete NEET Revision Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n    <link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\" crossorigin>\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300..600;1,9..40,300..600&#038;family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;700&#038;family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n    <style>\n        :root {\n            --accent: #e8600a;\n            --accent-light: #fff3ec;\n            --accent-mid: #fde3cc;\n            --dark: #111827;\n            --text: #1a1a1a;\n            --text-muted: #4b5563;\n            --border: #e5e7eb;\n            --green-bg: #f0fdf4;\n            --green-border: #16a34a;\n            --blue-bg: #eff6ff;\n            --blue-border: #3b82f6;\n        }\n\n        * { box-sizing: border-box; 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This <strong>d and f block elements class 12 pdf<\/strong> guide provides a high-yield breakdown of elements that occupy the central and bottom portions of the periodic table. These elements are characterized by the gradual filling of (n&minus;1)d and (n&minus;2)f orbitals, leading to unique chemical behaviors like variable oxidation states, colorful compounds, and magnetic properties.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"formula-dark\">\n            <span class=\"formula-dark-label\">GENERAL ELECTRONIC CONFIGURATION<\/span>\n            <div class=\"formula-dark-content\">\n                d-Block: (n&minus;1)d<sup>1&minus;10<\/sup> ns<sup>1&minus;2<\/sup> <br>\n                f-Block: (n&minus;2)f<sup>1&minus;14<\/sup> (n&minus;1)d<sup>0&minus;1<\/sup> ns<sup>2<\/sup>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">02<\/div><span>Position in the Periodic Table<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The d-block occupies the central part of the periodic table, bridging the gap between the reactive s-block metals and the covalent p-block elements. The f-block, consisting of two series of 14 elements each, is placed at the bottom to maintain the structure of the periodic table.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\">\n            <div class=\"card\">\n                <span class=\"card-title\">D-BLOCK PLACEMENT<\/span>\n                Found in groups 3 to 12 across periods 4, 5, 6, and 7.\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card\">\n                <span class=\"card-title\">F-BLOCK PLACEMENT<\/span>\n                Belong to Group 3; Lanthanides are in Period 6 and Actinides are in Period 7.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">03<\/div><span>Electronic Configuration &#038; Stability Trends<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The filling of d and f orbitals follows the Aufbau principle, but stability often dictates exceptions. For instance, half-filled and fully-filled configurations provide extra stability due to symmetry and exchange energy.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"callout warning\">\n            <div class=\"callout-pill\">WARN<\/div>\n            Always remember the exceptions for Chromium (Cr: 3d<sup>5<\/sup> 4s<sup>1<\/sup>) and Copper (Cu: 3d<sup>10<\/sup> 4s<sup>1<\/sup>). This stability is critical for your <strong>d and f block elements class 12 pdf<\/strong> revision.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Promotional Banner 1 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.ksquare.co.in\/new-courses\/3-mission-180-neet-physics-rankers-batch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Course-Poromo-Banner-scaled.png\" alt=\"Mission 180 NEET Physics Rankers Batch - KSquare Career Institute\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px; display:block;\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">04<\/div><span>General Physical &#038; Chemical Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Transition metals exhibit high metallic character. They are hard, have high melting and boiling points, and possess high densities. Their chemical versatility stems from their ability to use both ns and (n&minus;1)d electrons for bonding.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"table-container\">\n            <table>\n                <thead>\n                    <tr>\n                        <th>Property<\/th>\n                        <th>Trend \/ Description<\/th>\n                        <th>Reasoning<\/th>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/thead>\n                <tbody>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td>Metallic Character<\/td>\n                        <td>Very high; hard and ductile.<\/td>\n                        <td>Strong metallic bonding involving d-electrons.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td>Atomic Radii<\/td>\n                        <td>Decreases then remains constant.<\/td>\n                        <td>Increased nuclear charge vs screening effect.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                    <tr>\n                        <td>Ionization Enthalpy<\/td>\n                        <td>Increases across the period.<\/td>\n                        <td>Increase in effective nuclear charge.<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">05<\/div><span>Variable Oxidation States<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>One of the most defining characteristics of transition elements is their ability to exhibit multiple oxidation states. This occurs because the energy difference between the ns and (n&minus;1)d orbitals is very small.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"formula-orange\">\n            <div class=\"formula-orange-content\">Manganese (Mn) shows the maximum number of oxidation states in the 3d series, ranging from +2 to +7.<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">06<\/div><span>Colored Compounds and d-d Transitions<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Most transition metal ions form colored compounds. The color is due to the absorption of visible light, which excites electrons between different energy d-orbitals. This concept is fundamental in your <strong>d and f block elements class 12 pdf<\/strong> guide.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"callout tip\">\n            <div class=\"callout-pill\">TIP<\/div>\n            Compounds of Sc<sup>3+<\/sup> (3d<sup>0<\/sup>) and Zn<sup>2+<\/sup> (3d<sup>10<\/sup>) are colorless because they either have no d-electrons or no vacant space for d-d transitions.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">07<\/div><span>Magnetic Properties<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Transition elements often exhibit paramagnetism due to the presence of unpaired electrons. The magnetic moment can be calculated using the spin-only formula.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"formula-dark\">\n            <span class=\"formula-dark-label\">SPIN-ONLY FORMULA<\/span>\n            <div class=\"formula-dark-content\">&mu; = &radic;[n(n+2)] BM<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Promotional Banner 2 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/neet-2026-rank-predictor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:block; margin-bottom:20px;\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/neet-2026-college-and-rank-predictor-scaled.png\" alt=\"NEET 2026 Rank Predictor - KSquare Career Institute\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:10px; display:block;\">\n        <\/a>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">08<\/div><span>Catalytic Properties and Alloy Formation<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Transition metals are efficient catalysts because of their variable oxidation states and their ability to form complex intermediates. Examples include Fe in the Haber Process and V<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>5<\/sub> in the Contact Process.<\/p>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">09<\/div><span>Important Compounds: K<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7<\/sub> and KMnO<sub>4<\/sub><\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Potassium Dichromate and Potassium Permanganate are heavy-weight topics. They act as strong oxidizing agents and are indispensable in volumetric analysis as taught in the <strong>d and f block elements class 12 pdf<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"formula-orange\">\n            <div class=\"formula-orange-content\">In acidic medium: MnO<sub>4<\/sub><sup>&minus;<\/sup> + 8H<sup>+<\/sup> + 5e<sup>&minus;<\/sup> &rarr; Mn<sup>2+<\/sup> + 4H<sub>2<\/sub>O<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">10<\/div><span>f-Block Elements: The Lanthanides<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>The 14 elements from Cerium (58) to Lutetium (71) are called Lanthanides. The most significant trend in this series is the Lanthanide Contraction, which affects the sizes of transition metals in the 5d series.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"formula-dark\">\n            <span class=\"formula-dark-label\">LANTHANIDE CONTRACTION<\/span>\n            <div class=\"formula-dark-content\">Cause: Poor shielding effect of 4f electrons. Consequence: Similar atomic radii of 4d and 5d elements (e.g., Zr and Hf).<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">11<\/div><span>Actinides: The Radioactive Series<\/span><\/h2>\n        <p>Unlike Lanthanides, all Actinides are radioactive. They exhibit a wider range of oxidation states (up to +7) because the 5f, 6d, and 7s levels are comparable in energy levels.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"internal-links\">\n            <span class=\"internal-links-title\">ENHANCE YOUR NEET PREPARATION<\/span>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/neet-physics-survival-kit-2026\/\">NEET Physics Survival Kit 2026<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/organic-chemistry-strategy-neet\/\">Organic Chemistry Strategy for NEET<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/neet-biology-tricks-for-exams\/\">NEET Biology Tricks for Exams<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/score-340-in-neet-biology\/\">How to Score 340 in NEET Biology<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/free-study-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Free NEET Study Material<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"revision-box\">\n            <h3>Quick Revision Summary<\/h3>\n            <ul>\n                <li>Transition elements have incomplete d-subshells in ground or ionic states.<\/li>\n                <li>Zn, Cd, and Hg are d-block elements but NOT transition elements.<\/li>\n                <li>Magnetic moment &mu; = &radic;[n(n+2)] BM.<\/li>\n                <li>Color results from d-d transitions in ions with unpaired electrons.<\/li>\n                <li>KMnO<sub>4<\/sub> acts as an oxidant in acidic, neutral, and alkaline media.<\/li>\n                <li>Lanthanide contraction leads to the similarity of Zr and Hf sizes.<\/li>\n                <li>Actinides show higher oxidation states than Lanthanides.<\/li>\n                <li>K<sub>2<\/sub>Cr<sub>2<\/sub>O<sub>7<\/sub> is used in the chromyl chloride test.<\/li>\n                <li>Alloys are formed due to similar atomic radii of transition metals.<\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"download-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\n                <span>Download d and f Block Notes PDF<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <h2><div class=\"badge\">12<\/div><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n        <div class=\"faq-container\">\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>Why is BF<sub>3<\/sub> non-polar despite polar B-F bonds?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">BF<sub>3<\/sub> has a symmetrical trigonal planar geometry. The vector sum of the three B-F bond dipoles is zero, making the net dipole moment &mu; = 0.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>How does a lone pair affect the bond angle?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">Lone pairs occupy more space and exert greater repulsion on bond pairs. This causes the bond pairs to push closer together, reducing the bond angle.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>What is the bond order of O<sub>2<\/sub> and O<sub>2<\/sub><sup>+<\/sup>?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">The bond order of O<sub>2<\/sub> is 2. When it loses an electron to form O<sub>2<\/sub><sup>+<\/sup>, the electron is removed from an anti-bonding orbital, increasing the bond order to 2.5.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>What are the conditions for Hydrogen bonding?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">1. Hydrogen must be bonded to a highly electronegative atom (F, O, or N). 2. The electronegative atom must be small in size to provide concentrated charge density.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>Is every molecule with an expanded octet unstable?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">No. Molecules like SF<sub>6<\/sub> and PCl<sub>5<\/sub> are stable because the central atom can use its d-orbitals to accommodate more than 8 electrons.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details>\n                <summary>\n                    <span>What is the main difference between Sigma and Pi bonds?<\/span>\n                    <div class=\"toggle-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path class=\"plus-path\" d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><path class=\"minus-path\" d=\"M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/summary>\n                <div class=\"faq-answer\">Sigma bonds are formed by end-to-end overlap and allow free rotation, while Pi bonds are formed by lateral overlap and prevent rotation around the bond axis.<\/div>\n            <\/details>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"cta-section\">\n            <h2>Transition to Success with KSquare<\/h2>\n            <p>Mastering d- and f-Block elements is a matter of conceptual clarity and regular practice. 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Class 12<\/h2>\n    \n    <table>\n      <tr><td>01<\/td><td>Solutions<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/solutions-chemistry-class-12-notes-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>02<\/td><td>Electrochemistry<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/electrochemistry-class-12-notes-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>03<\/td><td>Chemical Kinetics<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/chemical-kinetics-class-12-notes-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>04<\/td><td>d- and f-Block Elements<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/d-and-f-block-elements-class-12-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>05<\/td><td>Coordination Compounds<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/coordination-compounds-class-12-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>06<\/td><td>Haloalkanes and Haloarenes<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/haloalkanes-and-haloarenes-class-12-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>07<\/td><td>Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/alcohols-phenols-ethers-class-12-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>08<\/td><td>Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/aldehydes-ketones-carboxylic-acids-class-12\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>09<\/td><td>Amines<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/amines-class-12-notes-pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td>10<\/td><td>Biomolecules<\/td><td><a class=\"go\" href=\"https:\/\/ksquareinstitute.in\/blog\/biomolecules-class-12-chemistry\" target=\"_blank\">Go to page<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>01 Introduction to d- and f-Block Elements In the expansive world of Inorganic Chemistry, mastering the transition and inner transition metals is a top priority for medical aspirants. 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