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1. Which statement about resonance structures for H2 is correct?


(a) Two non-equivalent ionic structures can be drawn.
(b) Resonance structures include covalent and ionic forms.
(c) All resonance structures are equally likely.
(d) Each resonance form exists separately, and the forms are in equilibrium.

2. As one goes along the series of diatomics Li2, B2, C2, N2, O2 and F2, the bond
dissociation enthalpy:
(a) increases then decreases.
(b) increases.
(c) decreases then increases.
(d) decreases

3. Match the hybridization scheme to the carbon atom in each molecule. Which pair is
incorrect?
(a) sp3; CH2Cl2 (b) sp3; CH4 (c) sp2; CO2 (d) sp2; H2CO

4. Which of the following compositions corresponds to an sp3 hybrid orbital?


(a) 33% s and 67% p character.
(b) 75% s and 25% p character.
(c) 25% s and 75% p character
(d) 50% s and 50% p character

5. Match the shape to an appropriate hybridization scheme for the central atom. Which
pair is incorrect?
(a) AlF3; sp2 (b) PF3; sp3 (c) ClF3; sp2 (d) NH3; sp3

6. For which one of the following molecules or ions would and sp3 hybridization scheme
not be appropriate for the central atom?
(a) SiF4 (b) SF4 (c) [AlCl4]– (d) GeCl4

7. Match the shapes to the stated molecule or ion. Which pair is incorrect?
(a) H2S; non-linear. (b) NH3; trigonal pyramidal. (c)BH3; trigonal pyramidal.
(d) H2O; non-linear

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8. All but one of the following descriptions could apply to a triatomic molecule. Which is
the odd one out?
(a) Linear. (b) Bent (c) Non-linear. (d) Trigonal planar.

9. Apply the VSEPR model to AsF3 and to AsF5. Which shapes are consistent with the
model?
(a) AsF3, trigonal pyramidal; AsF5, trigonal bipyramidal.
(b) AsF3, trigonal pyramidal; AsF5, square-based pyramidal.
(c) AsF3, trigonal planar; AsF5, trigonal bipyramidal.
(d) AsF3, trigonal planar; AsF5, trigonal pyramidal.

10. Which of the following combinations of molecular formula and shape is inconsistent
with the VSEPR model?
(a) SO3; trigonal planar.
(b) SOCl2; trigonal pyramidal.
(c) SOF4; see-saw.
(d) SO2; linear.

11. Consider the molecules CH4, NH3 and H2O. Which statement below is incorrect?
(a) The H–O–H bond angle in H2O is smaller than the H–N–H bond angle in NH3.
(b) The H–C–H bond angle in CH4 is larger than the H–N–H bond angle in NH3.
(c) The H–O–H bond angle in H2O is larger than the H–C–H bond angle in CH4.
(d) The H–C–H bond angle in CH4, the H–N–H bond angle in NH3, and the H–O–H bond
angle.

12. H2O are all greater than 90˚. To which of the following species could the VSEPR model
not be applied?
(a) [PdCl4]2–
(b) SeCl4
(c) XeCl4
(d) [ICl4]–

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13. For which molecule below is the molecular shape different from the arrangement of
the electron-pair domains?
(a) CF4
(b) NH3
(c) SO3
(d) PCl5

14. Which hybridization scheme is most appropriate for the central atom in SO 3?
(a) sp2
(b) sp3
(c) sp3d
(d) spd

15. Apply the VSEPR model to predict a structure for OF 2, and then suggest a suitable
hybridization scheme for the O atom. Which pair below is the correct combination?
(a) Non-linear; sp2
(b) Linear; sp2
(c) Non-linear; sp3
(d) Linear; sp

16. What is orbital? How is it different from orbit?


17. Write down a set of quantum numbers that describes an electron in a 6p atomic orbital.
How does this set of quantum numbers differ if you are describing the second electron
in the same orbital?
18. The dipole moment of a gas phase HBr molecule is 0.827 D. Determine the charge
distribution in this diatomic if the bond distance is 141.5 pm. (1D= 3:336×10-30 Cm)
19. State the demerits of Octet rules?
20. Do BeF2, and PF5 follow octet rules?
21. Is it true that any molecule with more than 4 covalent bonds break the Octet rule?
22. Can you explain using Octet rule – the paramagnetism of O2?

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23. What are the structure of i) gas PCl5 and ii) solid PCl5 ? which one is more reactive and
why ?
24. There are three possible structures of ClF3. Which one is correct and why?

25. Why does PCl5 molecule exist but PH5 does not ?
26. Draw the Lewis structure of POF3 and NO3-
27. What are the structure/geometry of [BrF6]- and [TeF6]- ?
28. Predict the hybridization and geometry with atomic orbital diagram: ICl 4- , TeF5, POF3
and XeF6
29. State the electron pair and molecular geometries for: SO2, SF4 , XeF4
30. Predict the Electron-pair geometries and Molecular shapes for the molecules: I3-, ClF3,
BrF5
31. Draw the possible geometries for the molecule, H2O2. Explain their stability using VESPR
theory.
32. Predict the basic nature of NO2+, NO2 and NO2-
33. Predict order of bond angle among SF4, SOF4, CH2=SF4
34. Predict the bond angle,

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35. In BF3, B−F bond is shorter than expected. Please explain.


36. Why is NH3 pyramidal while N(SiMe3)3 is planar ?
37. Why doesn’t He2 exist ?
38. Calculate the bond order of CO+, CO2+ . Write down the resonating structures of CO.
39. Write the MO electron configuration for NO- ion.
i) What is the bond order
ii) Will the bond length be shorter or longer than in NO ?
iii) How many unpaired electrons will be present ?
iv) Will the bonding orbitals be centered more on O or N? please explain
40. H2O has two lone pairs but it is monodentate. Explain with MO diagram of H2O
41. Draw MO diagram for the valence electrons of BC. (B- Boron and C- Carbon)
i) Write the molecular orbital configuration for the valence electrons BC and in BC-1
ii) Which of the molecular orbitals in BC do not have planar mode along internuclear axis ?
iii) Which one has the stronger B-C bond, BC or BC- ?
42. What are the differences between hybrid orbital and molecular orbital ?
43. Why does sp mixing happen in MO theory ?

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