Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following species has two non-bonded electron pairs on the central atom?
Correct Answer: Option B — CIF3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CIF3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following species has two non-bonded electron pairs on the central atom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 2 of 40
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The spinels CoFe 2 O 4 and FeFe 2 O 4 respectively are
Correct Answer: Option A — inverse and inverse
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inverse and inverse is the correct answer to “The spinels CoFe 2 O 4 and FeFe 2 O 4 respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 3 of 40
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The arrangement of sulphur in zinc blende and wurtzite structures, respectively are
Correct Answer: Option B — cubic close packing and hexagonal close packing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
cubic close packing and hexagonal close packing is the correct answer to “The arrangement of sulphur in zinc blende and wurtzite structures, respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 4 of 40
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The point group of NSF 3 is
Correct Answer: Option D — C3v
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C3v is the correct answer to “The point group of NSF 3 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 5 of 40
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According to MO theory for the atomic species C 2
Correct Answer: Option D — bond order is two and it is diamagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bond order is two and it is diamagnetic is the correct answer to “According to MO theory for the atomic species C 2”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 6 of 40
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If the dipole moment of HCI is 1.08 D and the bond distance is 1.27 \[{\rm{\dot A}}\], the partial charge on hydrogen and chlorine, respectively are
Correct Answer: Option B — +0.85 and -0.85
Detailed Academic Explanation:
+0.85 and -0.85 is the correct answer to “If the dipole moment of HCI is 1.08 D and the bond distance is 1.27 \[{\rm{\dot A}}\], the partial charge on hydrogen and chlorine, respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 7 of 40
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The geometry around the central atom in CIF 4 + is
Correct Answer: Option D — trigonal bipyramidal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
trigonal bipyramidal is the correct answer to “The geometry around the central atom in CIF 4 + is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 8 of 40
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The highest occupied molecular orbital of HF is
Correct Answer: Option A — bonding
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bonding is the correct answer to “The highest occupied molecular orbital of HF is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 9 of 40
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The structures of N(CH 3 ) 3 and N(SiH 3 ) 3 respectively are
Correct Answer: Option B — pyramidal and trigonal planar
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pyramidal and trigonal planar is the correct answer to “The structures of N(CH 3 ) 3 and N(SiH 3 ) 3 respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 10 of 40
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According to VSEPR model, the shape of [XeOF 5 ] - is
Correct Answer: Option D — pentagonal monopyramidal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pentagonal monopyramidal is the correct answer to “According to VSEPR model, the shape of [XeOF 5 ] - is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 11 of 40
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The incorrect statement for solid sodium chlo;ride is that
Correct Answer: Option C — the conduction band is empty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the conduction band is empty is the correct answer to “The incorrect statement for solid sodium chlo;ride is that”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 12 of 40
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The xenon compounds that are isostructural with $${\bf{IBr}}_2^ - $$ and $${\bf{BrO}}_3^ - $$ respectively are
Correct Answer: Option A — linear XeF2 and pyramidal XeO3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
linear XeF2 and pyramidal XeO3 is the correct answer to “The xenon compounds that are isostructural with $${\bf{IBr}}_2^ - $$ and $${\bf{BrO}}_3^ - $$ respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 13 of 40
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CaTiO 3 has a perovskite crystal structure. The coordination number of titanium in CaTiO 3 is
Correct Answer: Option B — 6
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6 is the correct answer to “CaTiO 3 has a perovskite crystal structure. The coordination number of titanium in CaTiO 3 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 14 of 40
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According to VSEPR theory, the shapes of [SF 2 Cl] + and [S 2 O 4 ] 2- should be
Correct Answer: Option A — trigonal planar for [S2O4]2- and trigonal pyramidal for [SF2Cl]+
Detailed Academic Explanation:
trigonal planar for [S2O4]2- and trigonal pyramidal for [SF2Cl]+ is the correct answer to “According to VSEPR theory, the shapes of [SF 2 Cl] + and [S 2 O 4 ] 2- should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 15 of 40
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Fe 3 O 4 and Co 3 O 4 are metal oxides having spinel structure. Considering their CFSFs, the correct statement regarding their structure is
Correct Answer: Option D — Fe3O4 has inverse and Co3O4 has normal spinel structure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fe3O4 has inverse and Co3O4 has normal spinel structure is the correct answer to “Fe 3 O 4 and Co 3 O 4 are metal oxides having spinel structure. Considering their CFSFs, the correct statement regarding their structure is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 16 of 40
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The band structure in an n-type semiconductor is
Correct Answer: Option A — I
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I is the correct answer to “The band structure in an n-type semiconductor is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 17 of 40
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[XeO 6 ] 4- is octahedral whereas XeF 6 is a disordered one, because
Correct Answer: Option B — Xe has a lone pair in XeF6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Xe has a lone pair in XeF6 is the correct answer to “[XeO 6 ] 4- is octahedral whereas XeF 6 is a disordered one, because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 18 of 40
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Band theory predicts that magnesium is an insulator. However, in practice it acts as a conductor due to
Correct Answer: Option C — overlap of filled 3s and empty 3p - orbital
Detailed Academic Explanation:
overlap of filled 3s and empty 3p - orbital is the correct answer to “Band theory predicts that magnesium is an insulator. However, in practice it acts as a conductor due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 19 of 40
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Which of the following statements about the molecule NOCl is correct?
Correct Answer: Option B — It belongs to the point group Cs
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It belongs to the point group Cs is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about the molecule NOCl is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 20 of 40
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Among the following, the isoelectronic and isostructural pair is
Correct Answer: Option D — $${\text{SiO}}_4^{4 - }$$ and $${\text{PO}}_4^{3 - }$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$${\text{SiO}}_4^{4 - }$$ and $${\text{PO}}_4^{3 - }$$ is the correct answer to “Among the following, the isoelectronic and isostructural pair is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 21 of 40
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The species which has a square planar structure is
Correct Answer: Option D — XeF4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
XeF4 is the correct answer to “The species which has a square planar structure is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 22 of 40
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The hybrid orbitals used by bromine atom in BrF 3 are
Correct Answer: Option C — sp3d
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sp3d is the correct answer to “The hybrid orbitals used by bromine atom in BrF 3 are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 23 of 40
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The symmetry elements that are present in BF 3 are
Correct Answer: Option A — C3, σv, σh, 3C2
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C3, σv, σh, 3C2 is the correct answer to “The symmetry elements that are present in BF 3 are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 24 of 40
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The symmetry point group of the BF 3 molecule is
Correct Answer: Option B — D3h
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D3h is the correct answer to “The symmetry point group of the BF 3 molecule is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 25 of 40
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Icosahedral structure is generally exhibited by
Correct Answer: Option D — B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
B is the correct answer to “Icosahedral structure is generally exhibited by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 26 of 40
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On the basis of LCAO-MO theory, the magnetic characteristics of N 2 and $${\text{N}}_2^ + $$ are
Correct Answer: Option C — N2 diamagnetic and $${\text{N}}_2^ + $$ paramagnetic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
N2 diamagnetic and $${\text{N}}_2^ + $$ paramagnetic is the correct answer to “On the basis of LCAO-MO theory, the magnetic characteristics of N 2 and $${\text{N}}_2^ + $$ are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 27 of 40
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The point group of CIF 3 molecule and its corresponding number of irreducible representations are respectively
Correct Answer: Option D — C2v and 3
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C2v and 3 is the correct answer to “The point group of CIF 3 molecule and its corresponding number of irreducible representations are respectively”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 28 of 40
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The crystal structure of Pb 3 O 4 contains
Correct Answer: Option A — octahedral and tetrahedral units
Detailed Academic Explanation:
octahedral and tetrahedral units is the correct answer to “The crystal structure of Pb 3 O 4 contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 29 of 40
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The ground state term symbols for high spin d 5 s 1 and d 5 configurations, respectively are
Correct Answer: Option C — 7S and 6S
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7S and 6S is the correct answer to “The ground state term symbols for high spin d 5 s 1 and d 5 configurations, respectively are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 30 of 40
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The bond angle of Cl 2 O is
Correct Answer: Option B — greater than that of H2O
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greater than that of H2O is the correct answer to “The bond angle of Cl 2 O is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 31 of 40
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The shape of the molecule XeO 2 F 2 is
Correct Answer: Option C — trigonal bipyramidal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
trigonal bipyramidal is the correct answer to “The shape of the molecule XeO 2 F 2 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 32 of 40
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The number of manganese ions in tetrahedral and octahedral sites, respectively in Mn 3 O 4 are
Correct Answer: Option A — one Mn2+ and two Mn3+
Detailed Academic Explanation:
one Mn2+ and two Mn3+ is the correct answer to “The number of manganese ions in tetrahedral and octahedral sites, respectively in Mn 3 O 4 are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 33 of 40
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NaCI is crystallized by slow evaporation of its aqueous solution at room temperature. The correct statement is
Correct Answer: Option C — the percentage of defects in the crystals will depend on the concentration of the solution and its rate of evaporation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the percentage of defects in the crystals will depend on the concentration of the solution and its rate of evaporation is the correct answer to “NaCI is crystallized by slow evaporation of its aqueous solution at room temperature. The correct statement is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 34 of 40
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Among the following molecules, the shortest bond length is to be found in
Correct Answer: Option B — N2
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N2 is the correct answer to “Among the following molecules, the shortest bond length is to be found in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 35 of 40
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The ground state term for V 3+ ion is
Correct Answer: Option A — 3F
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3F is the correct answer to “The ground state term for V 3+ ion is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 36 of 40
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The coordination number of the Ba 2+ ions in barium fluoride is 8. The coordination number of the fluoride ion is
Correct Answer: Option B — 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 is the correct answer to “The coordination number of the Ba 2+ ions in barium fluoride is 8. The coordination number of the fluoride ion is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 37 of 40
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The compound (SiH 3 ) 3 N is expected to be
Correct Answer: Option B — planar and less basic than (CH3)3N
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planar and less basic than (CH3)3N is the correct answer to “The compound (SiH 3 ) 3 N is expected to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 38 of 40
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The atomic radius (in cm) of an element with a body centred cubic unit cell of volume 75.8 cm 3 mol -1 , molecular weight 137.3 and density 3.62 g cm -3 is
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.6 × 10-8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.6 × 10-8 is the correct answer to “The atomic radius (in cm) of an element with a body centred cubic unit cell of volume 75.8 cm 3 mol -1 , molecular weight 137.3 and density 3.62 g cm -3 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 39 of 40
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Among the compounds Fe 3 O 4 , NiFe 2 O 4 and Mn 3 O 4
Correct Answer: Option D — Fe3O4 and NiFe2O4 are inverse spinels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fe3O4 and NiFe2O4 are inverse spinels is the correct answer to “Among the compounds Fe 3 O 4 , NiFe 2 O 4 and Mn 3 O 4”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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Question 40 of 40
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The structures of O 3 and $${\text{N}}_3^ - $$ are
Correct Answer: Option D — bent and linear respectively
Detailed Academic Explanation:
bent and linear respectively is the correct answer to “The structures of O 3 and $${\text{N}}_3^ - $$ are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure.
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