Chemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
1,420 Questions
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.
Ionic and covalent bondsHybridisation of elementsOctet rule exceptionsMolecular geometryIntermolecular forces
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Questions
A
Correct answer
Explanation
High bond order => Short bond length
Bond order = 3
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CN- and NO+
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CN- and CN+
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O2- and CN-
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NO+ and CN+
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Same bond length means same bond order. Both CN- and NO+ have bond order of 3.
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packing of ions only
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size of ion only
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charge and size of ion
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charge on the ion only
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none of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Greater the charge and smaller the radius, greater the polarising power and thus, greater the covalent nature. This leads to increase in lattice energy.
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.
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ammonium formate
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ammonium chromate
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ammonium chlorate
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ammonium ferric citrate
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.
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Selenium hexafluoride
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Selenium hexasulphide
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Selenium monochloride
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Selenium tetrachloride
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.
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Aneurin
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Chloroethane
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Carbamide
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None of these
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.
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Diethylaminoethyl
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Carboxymethyl
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Methyl sulfonate
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Diehtylaminoethyl is the positively charged group of DEAE.
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Intermolecular space
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Radius of molecules
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Colour of the molecules
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Chemical properties of molecules
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Intermolecular space influences intermolecular forces.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
This compound does not exist.
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Trans-pent-2ene
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Trans-but-2-ene
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Neopentane
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Trans-stilbene
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Ethylene
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Only P and Q
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Only Q and R
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Only P and S
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Only Q and S
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P, Q and S
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Both CH3Cl and NH3 have C3v point group.
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SO2Cl2 : C2
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H2O2 : C2
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CH2Cl2 : Cnh
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POCl3 : C3v
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NH3 : C3v
A
Correct answer
Explanation
SO2Cl2 has C2v point group.
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Only P
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Only Q
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Both P and S
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Both Q and R
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Both R and S
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RDX
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DDT
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BHC
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None of these
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.