NAME:

MATRIC:

TUTORIAL CHM 361: CHAPTER 2

QUESTION 1
a) Sketch the sigma and pi bond from p orbital.

(3 marks)
b) Determine the type of hybridization and molecular geometry for central atom in ICl2.

(2 marks)
c) State the number of shared electron in SF4.
(1 marks)

d) Produce the geometry for each central atom in CH3COCH3.

(3 marks)
JUNE 2018

QUESTION 2
a) In the context of Valance Bond Theory, differentiate the overlapping of orbitals for the
formation of sigma (σ) and pi (ᴫ) bonds.
(3 marks)
b) 3 penten-2-one (CH3COCHCHCH3) is often used as a flavoring agent.

i) Sketch the suitable Lewis structure for 3 Penten-2-one.

(2 marks)
ii) State the number of sigma (σ) and pi (ᴫ) bonds in 3-penten-2-one.
(2 marks)
iii) Identify the orbital hybridization at each carbon (C) atom.
(2 marks)
JAN 2018

QUESTION 3
a) Distinguish between shared and unshared pairs of electrons.
(3 marks)
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b) Predict the shapes of PCl6 , ClF3 and CH4 by using VSEPR theory.
(3 marks)
c) Construct the orbitals overlap in NH3 molecule.
(3 marks)
MARCH 2017
QUESTION 4
a) Consider the molecule of H2CCH2, identify the hybridization of the central atoms (C=C) and
classify the molecular geometry.
(2 marks)
b) Illustrate the hybridized atoms in CH4 and BCl3.

(4 marks)
c) By using valence shell electron repulsion (VSEPR), set up the Lewis structure and write the
general formula of compound BrF5.

(3 marks)
OCT 2016

QUESTION 5
a) Describe the hybrid orbital used by the central metal atom and the type of bond formed in
BeCl2.
(2 marks)
b) Determine the electron domain and molecular geometry for SO3 and XeF4.

(4 marks)
c) Starting from the ground state orbital diagram of valence electrons in a chlorine atom, explain
the steps that lead to the hybrid orbitals appropriate for bonding in ClF5. Name the hybrid
orbitals obtained and the molecular geometry of the compound.

(3 marks)
MARCH 2016
QUESTION 6
a) Draw the Lewis structure of BeF2 and indicate the number of bonding groups around the
central Be atom.
(2 marks)
b) Predict the geometry of BeF2 according to the VSEPR model and indicate the type of hybrid
orbitals used by the Be atom in forming bonds with the fluorine atoms.
(2 Marks)
c) Describe the formation of sigma bond.
(1 marks)
SEPT 2015

QUESTION 7
a) Describe the molecular geometries around each of the three central atoms in CH3COOH.
(3 marks)
b) Give the electron domain geometry for PF6- ion.
(1 marks)
c) Identify the shape of NF3 molecule.
(1 marks)
MARCH 2015
QUESTION 8

a) Sketch the Lewis structure and name the hybrid orbitals and the geometries central atom for
BrF5 molecules.
(2 marks)
SEPT 2014

QUESTION 9

a) State the hybrid orbital and type of bond formed in cyanide anion (CN-)
(2 marks)
MARCH 2014

QUESTION 10

a) State the hybridization for each of the following polyatomic molecules.

i) SF6
ii) PCl5
iii) CCl4
iv) NH3
(4 marks)
SEPT 2013

QUESTION 11

a) Hybridization occurs to minimize electron pair repulsion when atoms are brought together to
form molecules. Describe the hybrid orbitals used by central metal atoms and the type of bond
formed in (CN)2 molecule.
(3 marks)
MARCH 2013