Free Hybridization MCQs with Answers
61 Hybridization MCQs from Chemistry, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
Hybridization explains bonding by combining atomic orbitals to form equivalent hybrid orbitals with definite geometries. Coverage includes sp, sp², sp³, sp³d and sp³d² hybridization, their shapes and bond angles, and the relation of sigma and pi bonds to molecular structure.
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- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: In the ethyne molecule (C2H2), each carbon atom is sp hybridized to form a triple bond between them.
Correct answer: 4- A. sp2
- B. sp3
- C. sp
- D. None of these
Explanation: The sp2 hybridization is the mixing of one s and two p atomic orbitals, which involves the promotion of one electron in the s orbital to…
Correct answer: sp2- A. 109.5˚
- B. 180˚
- C. 90˚
- D. 120˚
Explanation: In sp2 hybridization, the orbital orientation is: 120 degrees. During sp2 hybridization, one s orbital and two p orbitals in the valence…
Correct answer: 120˚- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. 4
Explanation: In the formation of ethyne molecule, both the carbon atoms undergo sp-hybridization having two unhybridized orbital i.e., 2py and 2px.
Correct answer: 2- A. Acetone
- B. Acetonitrile
- C. Acetic acid
- D. Acetamide
Explanation: The structural formula of molecules is shown. Only acetonitrile is the one that does not have sp2 hybridization while others do contain…
Correct answer: Acetonitrile- A. sp3
- B. sp2
- C. sp
- D. All of these
Explanation: In hybridization, carbon's 2s and three 2p orbitals combine into four identical orbitals, now called sp3 hybrids.
Correct answer: sp3- A. sp2
- B. sp3
- C. dsp2
- D. sp
Explanation: Explanation:The linear shape is associated with a set of hybrid orbitals that are sp-hybridized. This option is not correct.
Correct answer: sp- A. Hybridization
- B. Protonation
- C. Deprotonation
- D. Dissociation
Explanation: A is correct as geometry of complexes in dependent upon hybridizationHybridization is the idea that atomic orbitals fuse to form newly…
Correct answer: Hybridization- A. sp-s overlap
- B. sp3-sp3 overlap
- C. 2py-2py overlap
- D. sp-sp overlap
Explanation: A is incorrect as sp-s overlap isnt present in ethyne molecule.B is incorrect as sp3-sp3 overlap isnt present in ethyne molecule.C is…
Correct answer: sp-sp overlap- A. sp
- B. sp2
- C. d2s
- D. p2
Explanation: Trick: See the number of electron clouds around the C atom (1 electron cloud= single bond/double bond/ triple bond).
Correct answer: sp2- A. SP hybridized
- B. SP2 hybridized
- C. SP3 hybridized
- D. None of the above
Explanation: In a carbonyl, the carbon atom is double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to another atom.
Correct answer: SP2 hybridized- A. PH3
- B. NH3
- C. SbH3
- D. C2H2
Explanation: Each carbon in C₂H₂ is sp hybridized, it forms two sigma bonds (one with H, one with C) and uses two unhybridized p orbitals for the π…
Correct answer: C2H2- A. C2H6
- B. C3H6
- C. C4H6
- D. C4H8
Explanation: The compound C4H6, also known as butadiene, has four carbon atoms and two double bonds. Each carbon atom is bonded to one hydrogen atom.
Correct answer: C4H6- A. sp2 hybridization
- B. sp hybridization
- C. sp3 hybridization
- D. dsp2 hybridization
Explanation: The correct hybridization for BeCl2 is sp, which occurs when there are two electron domains around the central atom.
Correct answer: sp hybridization- A. HC = CH
- B. H2C = CH2
- C. H2C = C= CH2
- D. CH2= CHCH3
Explanation: The C-C sigma bond in ethylene is formed by the overlap of an sp2 hybrid orbital from each carbon.
Correct answer: H2C = CH2- A. 109.5
- B. 120
- C. 90
- D. 107.5
Explanation: Ethane, C2H6, has a geometry related to that of methane. The two carbons are bonded together, and each is bonded to three hydrogens.
Correct answer: 109.5- A. BF3
- B. H2O
- C. BeCl2
- D. NH3
Explanation: The correct answer is BeCl2. In BeCl2, beryllium undergoes sp hybridization, resulting in two sp hybrid orbitals that overlap with the p…
Correct answer: BeCl2- A. Sp3, 109.5*
- B. Sp3, 60*
- C. Sp2, 120*
- D. Sp2, 107*
Explanation: Cyclopropane has carbons with four bonds, hence they are SP3, but with bond distances less than normal alkanes and C-C-C bond angles of 60…
Correct answer: Sp3, 60*- A. Sp2
- B. Sp
- C. Sp and Sp2
- D. Sp. Sp2. Sp3
Explanation: The first carbon atom has an sp hybridization, as it is involved in a triple bond with another carbon atom.The second and third carbon…
Correct answer: Sp. Sp2. Sp3- A. Weak
- B. Strong
- C. Less energetic
- D. More stable
Explanation: According to the quantum mechanical approach, a covalent bond is formed when half-filled orbitals in the outer or valence shells of two…
Correct answer: Weak