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Chemical bonding explains molecular shape through VSEPR theory and distinguishes sigma bonds from pi bonds. Questions involve hybridization, bond angles, dipole moment and bond energy, including how electron-pair repulsion determines geometry and how bond polarity differs from the overall polarity of a molecule.
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- A. 84
- B. 74
- C. 78
- D. 63
Explanation: The pattern is to multiply by 2 and then add a sequentially increasing number (×2+1, ×2+2, ×2+3, ...).
Correct answer: 74- A. True
- B. False
- C. Uncertain
- D. None of these
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Uncertain'. The first two statements tell us that Josh saw more movies than Stephen and Stephen saw fewer movies…
Correct answer: Uncertain- A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
- B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
- C. Both I and II are independent causes
- D. Both statements I and II are effects of independent causes
Explanation: High-profile protests and resignations by ministers (Statement II) create significant political pressure.
Correct answer: Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect- A. Only I follows
- B. Only II follows
- C. Either I or II follows
- D. Neither I nor II follows
Explanation: The low female‑to‑male ratio needs verification before any action. Conducting another census (I) is sensible to confirm the data, while…
Correct answer: Only I follows- A. sp3
- B. dsp2
- C. d2 sp3
- D. dsp3
Explanation: d2sp3 is correct because it corresponds to the hybridization of Pt in the square planar complex [Pt(NH3)4]2+.
Correct answer: d2 sp3- A. sp?
- B. sP*
- C. SP
- D. dsp
Explanation: hybridization in BeCl2 is sp hybridization because as only s and one p subsub shell hybridize to form two lobes which make linear…
Correct answer: SP- A. Trigonal planar, 120°, sp2
- B. Trigonal planar, 120°, sp3
- C. Trigonal planar, 109.5°, sp2
- D. Trigonal pyramidal, 120°, sp2
Explanation: The correct answer is Option A: Trigonal planar, 120°, sp2. A carbocation like CH3+ has sp2 hybridization because the carbon atom is…
Correct answer: Trigonal planar, 120°, sp2- A. CH3CH2CH3
- B. CH3C≡CH
- C. CH3CH=CH2
- D. CH2=CH-CH=CH
Explanation: In option A all Carbon are linked together by sp3 hybrization hence that option is correct.
Correct answer: CH3CH2CH3- A. 60°
- B. 120°
- C. 90°
- D. 180°
Explanation: As ethene has sp2 hybridization hence the bond angle between H and C atom connected to same C will be 120
Correct answer: 120°- A. sp3
- B. sp2
- C. sp
- D. dsp2
Explanation: The number of monovalent atoms attached to C is two. This suggests that C in ethylene (H₂C=CH₂) is sp² hybridised.
Correct answer: sp2- A. Option A: BF3
- B. Option B: C2H4
- C. Option C: BeCl2
- D. Option D: CH4
Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: CH4. Methane exhibits sp3 hybridization as the carbon atom forms four sigma bonds, leading to a…
Correct answer: Option D: CH4- A. One 1s, one 2p
- B. One 2s, three 2p
- C. One 2s, two 2p
- D. One 2s, one 2p
Explanation: sp hybridization is the mixing of one s orbital and one p orbital from the same valence shell of an atom.
Correct answer: One 2s, one 2p- A. 25%
- B. 33.3%
- C. 50%
- D. 75%
Explanation: In sp2 hybrid orbital% of s character =1/3 x 100=33.3%In sp3% of p character = 3/4 x 100 = 75%
Correct answer: 33.3%- A. 25%
- B. 75%
- C. 50%
- D. 33%
Explanation: An sp³ hybrid orbital is formed from one s orbital and three p orbitals, making a total of four orbitals.
Correct answer: 75%- A. 120°
- B. 180°
- C. 109.5°
- D. 90°
Explanation: One s orbital and two p orbitals of the central atom combine These hybrid orbitals are arranged in a trigonal planar geometry, with an…
Correct answer: 120°- A. Spherical
- B. sp2
- C. sp3
- D. sp-sp
Explanation: OPTION A: Spherical is incorrect because spherical hybridization does not exist.OPTION B: sp2 is incorrect because sp2 hybridization…
Correct answer: sp3- A. Acetone
- B. Acetonitrile
- C. Acetic acid
- D. Acetamide
Explanation: Acetonitrile has a carbon-nitrogen triple bond. The carbon atom in the triple bond is sp hybridized, with one sigma bond to nitrogen and…
Correct answer: Acetonitrile- A. released when a bond is formed between two gaseous atoms, or equally the energy needed to break it
- B. needed to melt an ionic solid
- C. stored in the nucleus
- D. needed to ionise an atom
Explanation: Breaking a bond is endothermic and forming the same bond is exothermic by exactly the same amount, so bond energy can be quoted either way…
Correct answer: released when a bond is formed between two gaseous atoms, or equally the energy needed to break it- A. Bond order 3 and Isoelectronic
- B. Bond order three and weak field ligands
- C. Bond order two and π acceptors
- D. Isoelectronic and weak field ligands
Explanation: Each of these have same number of electrons;Number of electrons in CO = 6+8 = 14Number of electrons in CN- = 6+7+1 = 14Number of electrons…
Correct answer: Bond order 3 and Isoelectronic- A. I<Br< F<Cl
- B. I<Cl<F<Br
- C. I<F<Br<Cl
- D. F<Cl<Br<I
Explanation: Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy of a neutral atom when an electron is added to the atom to form a negative ion.
Correct answer: I<Br< F<Cl