Chemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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This section tests your knowledge of chemical bonding, molecular structure, and hybridization. It covers ionic and covalent bonds, octet rule exceptions, and molecular geometry. These chemistry questions are common in various competitive entrance examinations.

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Cl-

  2. Ar

  3. S--

  4. F-

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons. Al+3 has atomic number 13, so it has 13-3=10 electrons. F- has atomic number 9, so it has 9+1=10 electrons. Cl- has 18 electrons, Ar has 18 electrons, and S-- has 18 electrons - none match Al+3's 10 electrons.

Multiple choice
  1. ammonium formate

  2. ammonium chromate

  3. ammonium chlorate

  4. ammonium ferric citrate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ammonium ferric citrate is a food additive used as an acidity regulator. It is a green or reddish-brown powder which is very soluble in water. The molecular formula of ammonium iron(III) citrate is variable. It can be prepared by adding Fe(OH)2 to an aqueous solution of citric acid and ammonia.

Multiple choice
  1. Selenium hexafluoride

  2. Selenium hexasulphide

  3. Selenium monochloride

  4. Selenium tetrachloride

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Selenium hexasulphide is a chemical compound with formula Se2S6. Its molecular structure consists of a ring of two selenium and six sulphur atoms, analogous to the S8 allotrope of sulphur (cyclooctasulphur) and other selenium sulphides with formula SenS8-n.

Multiple choice
  1. Aneurin

  2. Chloroethane

  3. Carbamide

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Urea's chemical name is carbamide because it contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two amino groups (-NH2). Its formula is CO(NH2)2. Aneurin is vitamin B1, and chloroethane is an organic solvent - neither are related to urea.

Multiple choice
  1. RDX

  2. DDT

  3. BHC

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

RDX (Research Department Explosive) is a powerful high explosive used in military and commercial applications. DDT and BHC are both pesticides/insecticides, not explosives. RDX's chemical properties and classification as an explosive material are well-established in chemistry and military science, making it the correct answer.