Which of the following is used as a white pigment?

$ \uparrow Y_{(g)} \xleftarrow{KI} CuSO_4 \xrightarrow{dil. H_2SO_4} X (\text{Blue colour}) $. $X$ and $Y$ are:

Write about the utility of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds. Or describe the following uses of $d$- and $f$-block elements and their compounds: $(i)$ In iron/steel $(ii)$ As pigments $(iii)$ In batteries $(iv)$ In coinage $(v)$ As catalysts.

The products $A$ and $B$ formed in the following reactions are:
$CrO_2Cl_2 + 4NaOH \rightarrow A + 2NaCl + 2H_2O$
$A + 2HCl + 2H_2O_2 \rightarrow B + 3H_2O$

Which substance is used to produce very low temperatures by magnetic effects?

$A$ compound of mercury used in cosmetics,in Ayurvedic and Yunani medicines and known as vermilion is