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Question 1. Question 4.

The lone pairs of electrons can be defined as - Lewis symbols for the atoms and ions: S and S2–; Al and
1. Electron pairs that participate in bonding. Al3+; H and H– respectively would be -
2. Electron pairs  that do not participate in bonding are .. 2−
called lone pairs. 1.  , [: S :]
3+
, [Al] ,  ,  ,
..

3. Electron pairs that are present in inner most shell.

4.Electron pairs that are present in valence shell of ions.
.. 2−

2.  , [: S :] , , [Al] , 
3+
,
..

.. 2−
Question 2. 3. [: S :] ,  ,
3+
, [Al] ,  ,
..

Amongst H O,  H S,  H
2 2 2 Se   and  H2 Te   the one with
highest boiling point is: .. 2−

4. , [: S , , [Al] , 
3+
:] ,
1. H2O because of H-bonding. ..

2. H2Te because of higher molecular weight.

3. H2S because of H-bonding. Question 5.

Electron deficient species among the following is: 
4. H2Se because of lower molecular weight.
1. PH 3

2. (CH 3 )2

Question 3.
3. BH 3

The correct Lewis structure of acetic acid is -

4. NH 3

Question 6.
An electron-deficient compound among the following is -
1.   
1. (SiH3)2
 
2. (BH3)2
 
3. PH3
2.   
4. (CH3)2

Question 7.
The set, amongst the following, that does not contain
isoelectronic species is : 
1. SO 3
−2
,   CO
2−

3
,  NO3
−

2. CN −
,  N2 ,   CO
3. 
3. BO 3−
 ,   CO
2− 
, NO3
−

4. None of the above. 3 3

4. PO 3−

4
,   SO
2−

4
,   Cl O4
−

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Question 8. Question 11.

Identify the wrong statement among the following is :  Set of oxide of nitrogen that is paramagnetic in nature is: 
1. Amongst isoelectronic species, smaller the positive 1. NO, N2O
charge on the cation, smaller is the ionic radius.
2. N2O3, NO
2. Amongst isoelectronic species, greater the negative
charge on the anion, larger is ionic radius. 3. NO, NO2
3. Atomic radius of the elements increases as one move 4. N2O, NO2
down the first group of the Periodic Table.

4. Atomic radius of the elements decreases as one move

across from left to right in the 2nd period of the Periodic

Question 12.
Table.
The significance of octet rule is:

1. To determine the stability in atoms.

Question 9.
2. To find the hybridization of elements.
The strongest hydrogen bond present among the
following is : 3. To calculate the number of lone pairs.

(1) O— H ‐ ‐ ‐ S 4. None of the above.

(2) S— H ‐ ‐ ‐ O

(3) F — H ‐ ‐ ‐ F Question 13.

(4) F — H ‐ ‐ ‐ O Molecule that exhibits H-bonding is :

1. CH4

Question 10. 2. H2Se

Compound that does not exhibit hydrogen bonding is :  3. N2H4

1. CH 3 CH2 OH 4. H2S

2.  
Question 14.
Correct statement among the following regarding shape
of  HgCl2, SnCl2 and F2O is:
3. 
1. All have linear shape.
2. SnCl2 are linear and HgCl2 is V-shaped.
4.  
3. HgCl2 is linear while SnCl2 and F2O are V-shaped.

4. None of the above.

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Question 15. Question 18.

The Lewis dot symbols for atoms of the elements  Mg, From the following pairs of ions which one is not an iso-
Na, O, and N respectively would be - electronic pair?

1. Mn2+, Fe3+
1.  ,    , , 
2. Fe2+, Mn2+
2.   ,  ,  , 
3. O2-, F-
3.  ,  ,  , 
4. Na+, Mg2+
4.  ,  ,  ,   

Question 19.

Question 16. In PO  ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P-
3−

The type of molecular forces of attraction present in the O bond is : 

following compound is: 1. +1
2. -1
3. -0.75
4. +0.75

Question 20.
(1) Intermolecular H-bonding .                  
Compound that is isoelectronic with adduct of "Diborane
(2) Intramolecular H-bonding. and Ammonia" is :-
(3) van der Waal's force.                            (1) Hydrogen peroxide.
(4) All of the above. (2) Diborane (at absolute zero temp.).
  (3) First member of alkyne series.

(4) Diborance (at 10°C temp).

Question 17.

Which of the following pairs of ions are isoelectronic and Question 21.
isostructural?
Species that shows deviation from octet rule is :
1. CO ,   SO
2− 2−

3 3
1. CO 2−

2. ClO ,   CO
− 2−

3 3
2. H SO 2 3

3. SO 2−

3
,   NO
−

3 3. P Cl 3

4. ClO −

3
,   SO
2−

3
4. O 3

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Question 22. Question 26.

A compound that shows the presence of intramolecular The number of sigma (σ) and pi (π) bonds in pent-2-en-
hydrogen bond is -  4-yne is:
(1) H2O2                                  1.  13 σ bonds and no π bond.

(2) HCN 2.  10 σ bonds and 3 π bonds.

(3) Cellulose                              3.  8 σ bonds and 5 π bonds.

(4) Concentrated acetic acid 4.  11 σ bonds and 2 π bonds.

Question 27.

Question 23. The correct statement among the following when two
atoms combine to form a molecule is : 
The correct order of strength of H-bond in the following
compound :- 1. Energy is released.

(1) H2O > H2O2 > HF > H2S 2. Energy is absorbed.

3. Energy is neither released not absorbed.
(2) HF >  H2O2 > H2O > H2S
4. Energy may either released or absorbed.
(3) HF > H2O > H2S > H2O2

(4) HF > H2O > H2O2 > H2S

Question 28.

Mg2C3 reacts with water forming propyne C  has :       

4−

Question 24.
1. Two sigma and two pi bonds.             
Compound that has the lowest boiling point is:n
2. Three sigma and one pi bonds.           
(1) HF
3. Two sigma and one pi bonds.          
(2) HCl
4. Two sigma and three pi bonds.
(3) HBr 

(4) HI 

Question 29.

A species among the following having a triangular planar

Question 25. shape is -
Molecule that is having complete octet is : 1. N3-    
 1. BeCl2(dimer)       
2. NO3- 
 2. BeH2(dimer)
3. NO2-
 3. BeH2(s)               
4. CO2
 4. BeCl2(s)

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Question 30. Question 34.

The correct order of C-O bond length among CO , CO 2−

3
The electronic configurations of the elements A, B, and C
 , CO2 is : are given below.
2 2 6
A   =  1s   2s   2p
1. CO 2 < CO
2−

3
< CO
2 2 6 2 3
B   =  1s   2s   2p   3s   3p

2. CO < CO 2−

3
< CO2 2 2 6 2
C  =   1s   2s   2p   3s   3p
5

3. CO 2−

3
< CO2 < CO The stable form of A may be represented by the formula
: 
4. CO < CO 2 < CO
2−

3
1. A

2. A2
Question 31.
3. A3
Compound having metal to metal bond is : 
4. A4
1. Cupric chloride           

2. Stannous chloride

3. Mercurous chloride      Question 35.

4. Mercuric chloride The electronic configurations of the elements A, B, and C

are given below.

2 2 6

A   =  1s   2s   2p

Question 32. 2 2 6 2
B   =  1s   2s   2p   3s   3p
3

2 2 6 2 5
The bond length can be defined as - C  =   1s   2s   2p   3s   3p

1. The equilibrium distance between the nuclei of two The bond between B and C will be : 
bonded atoms in a molecule. 1. Ionic.
2. The farthest distance between the nuclei of two bonded 2. Covalent.
atoms in a molecule.
3. Hydrogen.
3. The shortest distance between the nuclei of two
bonded atoms in a molecule. 4. Coordinate.
4. None of the above.

Question 36.

Question 33. Most covalent compound among the following is :

If the electronic configuration of an element is  1. AlF3
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s , the four electrons that
2 2 6 2 6 2 2

participate in chemical bond formation will be from : 2. AlCl3

1. 3p 6
3. AlBr3
2. 3p 6
,  4s
2
4. AlI3
3. 3p 6
,  3d
2

4. 3d 2
,  4s
2

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Question 37. Question 40.

Among the following the maximum covalent character is Following graph captures potential energy on y-axis for
shown by the compound : hydrogen gas formation as a function of the internuclear
distance on the x-axis:
1. MgCl 2

2.  FeCl 2

3. AlCl 3

4. SnCl 2

Question 38.
The  trend of covalent bond character among LiCl,
BeCl2, BCl3 and CCl4, is -
The bond energy of H2 can be represented by-
1. LiCl < BeCl2 > BCl3 > CCl4
1. (c – a) 
2. LiCl > BeCl2 < BCl3 < CCl4
2. (b – a)
3. LiCl < BeCl2 < BCl3 < CCl4
3. (c-a)/2
4. LiCl > BeCl2 > BCl3 > CCl4 4. (b-a)/2

Question 39. Question 41.

The electronic configurations of the elements A, B, and C Overlap of which of the following atomic orbitals would
are given below. be maximum to form the strongest covalent bond in : 
2
A   =  1s   2s   2p
2 6
1. 1s-2s (σ)
2 2 6 2 3
B   =  1s   2s   2p   3s   3p
2. 1s-2p (σ)
2 2 6 2 5
C  =   1s   2s   2p   3s   3p
3. 2p-2p (π)
Stable form of C may be represented by the formula : 
4. 2p-2p (σ)
1. C

2. C2

Question 42.
3. C3
The increasing order of ionic character of the following
4. C4 compounds is : 

N − H,  F − H,  C − H  and  O − H

1. N − H >  F − H  >  C − H >  O − H

2. F − H > N − H > C − H  > O − H
3. O − H > C − H > F − H > N − H
4. F − H > O − H > N − H > C − H

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Question 43. Question 47.

The favorable factors for the formation of an ionic bond   A compound among the following having a maximum
would be - value of lattice energy is: 
1. Low ionization enthalpy,  High electron gain 1. NaF
enthalpy, High lattice energy.
2. NaCl
2. High  ionization enthalpy, High electron gain
enthalpy, High lattice energy. 3. NaBr

3. Low  ionization enthalpy, Low electron gain enthalpy, 4. NaI

Low lattice energy.

4. High  ionization enthalpy, Low electron gain

enthalpy, High lattice energy. Question 48.

A compound among the  following having higher

hydration energy than the lattice energy is -

Question 44. (1) BaSO4                           
The pair of element that can form an ionic compound is :  (2) MgSO4
1. Na and Ca
(3) CaSO4                           
2. K and O 2

(4) SrSO4
3. O and Cl
2 2

4. Al and I 2

Question 49.

The incorrect order of lattice energy among the following

Question 45.
set is:
Compound with maximum ionic character is formed
1. AlF > MgF      
from- 3 2

1. Na and I 2. Li 3 N > Li2 O

2. Cs and F 3. NaCl > LiF           

3. Cs and I 4.TiC > ScN

4. Na and F

Question 50.

Question 46. The incorrect order for the given properties is:

The  right  order of increase  of  ionic character 1. AlF 3 > MgO > MgF
2
    : Lattice energy
of the molecules, LiF, K2O, N2, SO2, ClF3 is - 2. Li > Na > Al > Mg       : Electron affinity
1. N2 < SO2 < ClF3 < K2O < LiF 3. PF 5 >   SF6   >   SiF4        : Lewis acidic character
2. N2 > SO2 > ClF3 > K2O < LiF 4. SiCl 4 > SiBr4  > SiI4    : Decreasing ionic character

3. N2 > SO2 > ClF3 > K2O > LiF  

4. LiF > K2O < ClF3 > SO2 > N2

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Question 51. Question 55.

The total number of possible resonance forms for the The most preferred structure with lowest energy for
nitrate ion, (N O ) is: 
3
−
SO3 is : 
(1) 1
(2) 2
(3) 3
1. 
(4) 4

Question 52.
2.  
°
O—O bond length (in  A  ) in    H2 O2   and  O2 F2

 respectively is:
(1) 1.22 , 1.48                3. 
(2) 1.48 , 1.22
(3) 1.22 , 1.22           
(4) 1.48 , 1.48
4.  

Question 53.

Question 56.
Incorrect statement regarding resonating structures is : 
H3 PO3  can be represented by structures 1 and 2 shown
1. The contributing structure must have the same number
below. 
of unpaired electrons.
2. The contributing structures should have similar
energies.
3. The resonance hybrid should have higher energy than
any of the contributing structures.
4. None of the above.

These two structures cannot be taken as the canonical

forms of the resonance hybrid, because  : 

Question 54. 1. Positions of the atoms have changed.
Incorrect statement about resonance is : 2. Positions of the atoms are constant.
1. The resonating structures are hypothetical. 3. H3PO3 does not show resonance.
2. The unpaired electrons in various resonating structures
are same. 4. Two hydrogen atoms are missing.

3. Hybrid structure is most energetic.  

4. Hybrid structure is least energetic.

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Question 57. Question 60.

A species among the following having maximum 'Cl-O' Non- Zero dipole moment is shown by : 
bond order is :
1. CO 2

1. ClO −

3
2. p-Dichlorobenzene
2. ClO 3
3. Carbontetrachloride
3. ClO 2
4. Water.
4. ClO −

Question 61.
Question 58. The application of dipole moment is/are -
Identify the correct order of solubility in aqueous 1. It is used to differentiate polar and non-polar bonds.
medium : 
2. It is helpful in calculating the percentage ionic
1. CuS > ZnS > Na2S character of a molecule.
2. ZnS > Na2S > CuS 3. Both '1' and '2'

3. Na2S > CuS > ZnS 4. None of the above.

4. Na2S > ZnS > CuS

Question 62.

H2 O   has a net dipole moment while BeF   has zero 2

Question 59. dipole moment because :

Number of  π  bonds and  σ  bonds in the following 1. F is more electronegative than oxygen .
structure is :
2. Be is more electronegative  than oxygen. 
3. H 2 O   molecule is linear and BeF  is bent . 2

4. BeF  molecule is linear and H

2 2
O  is bent.

Question 63.
The correct increasing order of the polarizing power of
the cationic species  K ,   Ca ,   Mg ,   Be is: 
+ 2+ 2+ 2+

(1) 6, 19
1. Be 2+
< K
+
< Ca
2+
< Mg
2+

(2) 4, 20
2. K +
< Ca
2+
< Mg
2+
< Be
2+

(3) 5, 19
3. Ca 2+
< Mg
2+
< Be
2+
< K
+

(4) 5, 20
4. Mg 2+
< Be
2+
< K
+
< Ca
2+

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Question 64. Question 68.

A molecule among the following having maximum Molecule having highest dipole moment is : 
dipole moment is -
1. CO2
1. CO 2

2. HI
2. CH 4

3. H2O
3. N H 3

4. SO2
4. N F 3

Question 65. Question 69.

The correct statement among the following for a A pair of polar molecules among the following is -
compound having higher dipole moment is (1) CO 2  and H2 O

1. Greater will the ionic nature . (2) BF 3  and P Cl3

2. Lesser will be the polarity . (3) SO 2  and SCl2

3. Smaller will be  the ionic nature . (4) CS and SO3

2 

4. None of the above.

Question 70.
Question 66. The molecule/s that will have dipole moments is /are
A molecules having the maximum dipole moment among :          
the following is - 1. 1,2-dichloro benzene.                          
1. CO2 2. Cis-3-hexene.          
2. CH4 3. Trans-2-pentene.                   

3. NH3 4. All of the above.

4. NF3

Question 71.

 A polar molecule among the following is -

Question 67.  
1. SF4
Molecule that has non-zero dipole moment is :   
1.  C 6
Cl6 2. SiF4
 
2.  C 2 Cl6
3. XeF4
3.  C(CCl 3)
4
 
4. BF3
4.  : CCl 2

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Question 72. Question 76.

The set of isomers of C H Cl   that  has equal dipole

6 4 2 The correct order of increasing dipole moment is : 
moment with C H Cl & C6H6 respectively is : 
6 5
1. CF  < NH  < NF  < H
4 3 3 2O

1. Ortho and Meta 2. CF  < NH  < H  < NF

4 3 2O 3

2. Meta and Para 3. CF < NF  < H  < NH

4 3 2O 3

3. Ortho and Para 4. CF < NF < NH  < H O  

4 3 3 2

4. Para and Ortho

Question 77.
Question 73. A polar molecule among the following is -
Correct set of species with zero dipole moment is : 1. BF3
(i) CO2  (ii) COCl  (iii) CH Cl2  (iv) BCl
2 2  3
2. SF4
1. (i) and (iv) 
3. SiF4
2. (ii) and (iv) 
4. XeF4
3. (iii) and (iv) 
4. (i), (iii) and (iv) 

  Question 78.

The correct order of dipole moment of the following

molecules is : 
Question 74.
A gas that should not be collected over water is : 
(1) H 2

(2) N 2

(3) CH 4 (1) I >  II > III

(4) HCl (2) I = II = III
  (3) III > II > I

(4) I > III > II

Question 75.

Least polar bond among the given options is : 

1. O-F
2. P-F
3. Si-N
4. B-F 
 

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Question 79. Question 82.

Molecule that has  μ   (observed) greater than  μ A diatomic molecule has a dipole moment of 1.2 D. If its
 (theoretical) is :  bond length is equal to 10 -10  m then the fraction of an
1. CHCl                                                
electronic charge on each atom will be:
3

1. 42%                                               
2. 52%
2.     3. 37%                                               
4. 25%

3.                                                    

Question 83.
Species having maximum 'CI — O' bond order is-
4.  1.   CIO
−

3
                      

                                                                                      2.   CIO3          

3.   CIO2                          

4.   CIO
2

Question 80.

Choose the correct option for the following molecule :

Question 84.
                                            
(1) Benzene                         
(2) Inorganic Benzene
(3) PCl F2                
(1) Non planar   
3

(4) PCl F3
(2) μ ≠ 0   
2

The correct sequence of polarity of the following

(3) Both (1) and (2)      molecule is -
(4) μ = 0       1           2            3            4                           

(1)  P          NP          NP           P                         

Question 81. (2) NP        NP          NP           P

The correct statement about hydrolysis of  BCl   and  3
(3) NP        P            NP           P                         
NCl  is :3
(4) NP       P             P             NP
1.  NCl  is hydrolysed and gives  HOCl but  BCl   is not
3 3
(Where P=polar, NP=non-polar)
hydrolysed

2. Both NCl  and BCl  on hydrolysis gives HCl

3 3

3. NCl  on hydrolysis gives HOCl  but BCl  gives HCl

3 3

4. Both NCl  and BCl  on hydrolysis gives HOCl

3 3

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Question 85. Question 89.

A molecule that is not perfect nonpolar among the Correct relationship for the bond angle of water and
following is - ..

dimethyl ether (CH 3
− O − CH3 )  is : 
..
1. B 3 N3 H6            
1. Water > dimethyl ether
2. CCl4
2. Dimethyl ether > Water
3. SO                              
3

3. Dimethyl ether = Water

4. All of the above
4. Can not be determined.

Question 86.

Question 90.
The compound that has the highest ionic character
assoicated with the X-Cl bond is: The shape of Xe F 3
+
 is :

(1)P Cl   5
1. Trigonal planar

(2) BCl 3
2. Pyramidal

(3) CCl 4
3. Bent T-shape 

(4)SiCl 4
4. See-saw

Question 87. Question 91.

The incorect order of boiling point is: The shape of  AsF5 is -

(1)H 2O > CH3 OH         1. Pentagonal bipyramidal.

(2) N (CH 3)
3
< N H (CH3 )
2
2. Trigonal bipyramidal.

(3) H 3P O4 > M E3 P O4       3. Distorted tetrahedral.

(4) CH 3 N3 > H N3 4. Square pyramidal.

Question 88. Question 92.

The incorrect order of force of attraction among given The bond angles of  NH 3, NH
+

4
  and   NH
−

2
  are in the
species is - order :
1. HI > HBr > Cl 2 1. NH −

2
  >   NH3   >   NH
+

2. CCl 4
> CH2 Cl2 > CH3 Cl > CH4
2. NH +
  >   NH3   >   NH
−

4 2

3. n- Pentane > iso-Pentane > neo-Pentane

3. NH 3   >   NH
−

2
  >   NH
+

4. OH 2 > O(CH3 ) > OBr2

2
4. NH 3
  >   NH
+

4
  >   NH
−

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Question 93. Question 97.

The correct order of increasing bond angles in the Molecular geometry that is least likely to result from a
following triatomic species is :  trigonal bipyramidal electron geometry is : 
1. NO < NO < NO2
−

2
+

2
1. Trigonal planar 
2. See-saw
2. NO  < NO2 < NO
−

2
+

3. Linear 
3. NO +
  < NO2 < NO−
2 2
4. T-shaped
4. NO < NO
+ −  < NO
2 2 2

Question 98.

Question 94. A molecule having the smallest bond angle among the
following is : 
The molecule having the smallest bond angle is-
1. SO 2
1. PCl                                      
3

2. H2O
2. NCl 3

3. H2S
3. AsCl                                    
3

4. N H 3
4. SbCl 3

Question 99.
Question 95.
The correct order of increasing bond angles in the
Molecule/ion that has  unequal bond length is :  following species is :
1. SF 4
1. Cl2O < ClO2 < ClO −

2. SiF 4
2. ClO2 < Cl2O < ClO −

3. XeF 4

3. Cl2O < ClO  < ClO2

−

4. BF − 2

4. ClO  < Cl2O < ClO2   

−

Question 96.

Consider the molecules CH4, NH3 and H2O.The Question 100.

incorrect statement among the following is - The BF is a planar molecule whereas  NF is pyramidal
3 3

because:
1. The H-O-H bond angle in H2O is larger than the H-C-
H bond angle in CH4 1. B − F bond is more polar than N − F bond.

2. The H-O-H bond angle in H2O is smaller than the H- 2. Boron atom is bigger than nitrogen atom.
N-H bond angle in NH3 3. Nitrogen is more electronegative than boron.

3. The H-C-H bond angie in CH4 is larger than the H-N- 4.  BF has no lone pair but  NF has a lone pair of
3 3

electrons.
H bond angle in NH3

4. The H-C-Hbond angle in CH, the H-N-H bond angle

in NH3 and the H-O-H bond angle in H2O are all greater
than 90°
 
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Question 101. Question 104.

The hybridisation of orbitals of N atom in  XeF2 is isostructural with : 

NO
−

3
,  N O
+

2
 and N H
4
+
 are respectively:
1. TeF2
(1) sp,  sp 2
,  sp
3

2. ICI2-
(2) sp 2
,  sp,  sp
3

(3) sp,  sp 3
,  sp
2 3. SbCl3

(4) sp 2 3
,  sp ,  sp 4. BCl3

Question 102. Question 105.

Match the compounds of Xe in column I with the Which of the following is paramagnetic?
molecular structure in column II.
1. CO               
   Column-I       Column-II
2. O −

(a) XeF        (i) Square planar

2

3. CN-               
(b) XeF     (ii) Linear
4

(c) XeO       (iii) Square pyramidal 4. NO+

3

(d) XeOF     (iv) Pyramidal

(1) (a)-(ii) (b)-(i) (c)-(iii) (d)-(iv) Question 106.

(2) (a)-(ii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(iii) (d)-(i)  A pair of species that have identical shapes is : 
(3) (a)-(ii) (b)-(iii) (c)-(i) (d)-(iv) (1) NO2+ and NO2-
(4) (a)-(ii) (b)-(i) (c)-(iv) (d)-(iii)
(2) PCl5 and BrF5

(3) XeF4 and ICI4-

Question 103.
(4) TeCl4 and XeO4
Among the following molecules/ions BF3,
NO2-,NH2-  and H2O, the central atom is sp2 hybridised

in :   Question 107.

1. NO2- and NH2- Which one of the following pairs is isostructural ?

2. NH2-  and H2O 1. [BCl 3   and   BrCl3 ]

2. [NH   and   NO
−
]
3. NO2- and H2O
3 3

3. [NF 3   and   BF3 ]

4. BF3 and NO2-
4. [BF −

4
  and   NH
+

4
]

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Question 108. Question 111.

The state of hybridisation of C2, C3, C5 and C6 of the  

hydrocarbon, In which of the following molecules/ions BF3,  NO   ,    −

and H2O, the central atom is sp2 hybridised ?

CH CH
3 3 −
| |
NH
2

C H3 − 6C − CH = CH − C H − C ≡ CH
7
|
5 4 3 2 1
1. N O −

2
 and N H
2
−

CH
3

2. N H −
 and H2 O
is in the following sequence : 2

3. N O −
 and H2 O
1. sp, sp3, sp2 and sp3 2

4. BF 3  and N O2
−

2. sp3, sp2, sp2 and sp

3. sp, sp2, sp2 and sp3

Question 112.
4. sp, sp2 sp3 and sp2
The geometry of H S and  dipole moment is:

1. Angular (distorted tetrahedral) and non-zero.

Question 109.
2. Angular and zero.
The correct order of electronegativity of hybrid orbitals
of carbon is: 3. Linear and zero.
4. Linear and non-zero.
(1) sp > sp2 < sp3             

(2) sp > sp2 > sp3

Question 113.
(3) sp < sp2 > sp3             
− −
AlCl3   +   Cl   →   AlCl
(4) sp < sp2 < sp3
4

The change in the hybridization of the Al atom in the

above reaction is-

Question 110. 1.   sp
2
   to    sp
3

3  2
2.   sp    to    sp
Hybridization of nitrogen in  NO
+

2
,   NO
−

3
  and  NH
+

4
3 2
 respectively is :   3.   sp    to    dsp

2 2
4.   sp    to    dsp
1. sp, sp3, and sp2
 
2. sp, sp2, and sp3

3. sp2, sp, and sp3

Question 114.
4. sp2, sp3, and sp
The pair of species with similar shape is : 

1. PCl 3,   NH3

2. CF 4
,   SF4

3. PbCl 2,   CO2

4. PF 5,   IF5

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Question 115. Question 119.

Correct bond angle for sp2 hybridization is :  The species, having bond angles of 120 ° is :

1. 90° 1.  SF6

2.  N Cl3
2. 120°
3.  BCl3

3. 180° 4.  P H3

4. 109°

Question 120.
Question 116. The maximum number of 90° angles between bond-pair-
Considering X-axis as the internuclear axis, a sigma bond bond pair of electron is observed in :
will not be formed in:
1.  sp3d2-hybridization.            
1.  1s  and  2s

2.  1s  and  2px

2.  sp3d-hybridization.
3.  2py  and  2py
3.  dsp2-hybridization.             
4.  1s  and  1s
4.  dsp3-hybridization.

Question 117.

Question 121.
CH4 does not exhibit square planar geometry because-
The species, having bond angles of 120° is : 
1. For square planar geometry, 5 bonds are required.
1. PH3 
2. Carbon does not have d-orbitals to undergo
dsp2 hybridization. 2. ClF3

3. Due to steric hindrance  CH4  does  not exhibit square 3. NCl3

planar geometry.
3. BCl3
4. Carbon does not have d-orbitals to undergo

d2sp3 hybridization.

Question 122.

Match the compounds given in Column I with the

Question 118.
hybridization and shape given in Column II and mark the
The pair of electron in the given carbanion, CH C≡C , is correct option. 
-
3
present in the orbitals - Column I                          Column II

1. sp3 A) XeF6                             1) Distorted octahedral 

B) XeO3                              2) Square planar 

2. sp2 C) XeOF4                            3) Pyramidal 

3. sp D) XeF4                              4) Square pyramidal

4.2p 1. A-1 , B-2, C-4 , D-3

2. A-4 , B-3, C-1 , D-2

3. A-4 , B-1, C-2 , D-3

4. A-1 , B-3, C-4 , D-2

 

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Question 123. Question 127.

In which of the following molecules are all the bonds not Species that has bent T-shape is: 
equal?
1. ICl −

1. ClF 3

2. PCl 3

2. BF 3

3. BrF 3

3. AlF 3

4. I −

4. N F
3

Question 128.
Question 124.
Among the given species  the isostructural pair is : 
The correct geometry and hybridization for XeF4 are : 
1. [NF 3   and   BF3 ]

1.  Octahedral, sp3d2

2. [BF −

4
  and   NH
+

4
]

2.  Trigonal bipyramidal, sp3d3

3. [BCl 3   and   BrCl3 ]

3.  Planar triangle, sp3d3

4. [NH 3   and   NO
−

3
]

4.  Square planar, sp3d2

Question 129.
Question 125. The correct order of increasing s-character (in
The pair of electron in the given carbanion, CH3C≡C–, is percentage) in the hybrid orbitals of the following
present in which orbitals? molecules/ions is:
3
1. sp
(i) CO            (ii) XeF                 (iii) I                    
2−
4
−

2. sp2

3 3

 (iv) NCl                          (v) BeCl
3 2
3. sp

4. 2p (1) (ii)<(iii)<(iv)<(i)<(v)                             
  (2) (ii)<(iv)<(iii)<(v)<(i)

(3) (iii)<(ii)<(i)<(v)<(iv)                           

(4) (ii)<(iv)<(iii)<(i)<(v)
Question 126.

The incorrect statement about NH3 and H2O is -

1. Bond angle in NH3 is less than H2O. Question 130.

Which of the following species has a linear shape?
2. Both are having distorted tetrahedral geometries.
1. N O −

3. Bond angle in H2O is less than NH3. 2

2. SO 2

4. Both are sp3 hybridized. 

3. N O +

 
2

4. O

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Question 131. Question 135.

Molecule that has unequal bond length is :  A compound that is planar and polar among the
following is :-
(1) ClF3
1.   TeCl4
(2) BF3 2.   SO2

(3) PCl3 3.   SF6

4.   XeF2
(4) NF3

Question 136.
Question 132.
Bond angle between two hybrid orbitals is  105
∘
% s
From the following pairs, the two species that are not character orbital is:
isostructural are : 
1. Between 30-31%
1. PF 5   and   BrF5
2. Between  9- 12%
2. PCl +
  and   SiCl4
4
3. Between 25 -26%
3. CO 2−

3
  and   NO3
4. Between 22-23%
4. AIF 3−

6
  and   SF6

Question 137.

Question 133. In BrF3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy equatorial

positions to minimize:
 The 'S' atom among the following tht does not have  sp 3

 hybridization is 1. Lone pair-bond pair repulsion.

1.  SO 2−

4
2. Bond pair-bond pair repulsion.
2.  SF 4
3. Lone pair-lone pair repulsion and lone pair-bond pair
repulsion.
3.  SF 2

4. Lone pair-lone pair repulsion.

4.  S 8

Question 138.
Question 134.
Xe F is isostructural with : 
2
Species does not have tetrahedral geometry is :
1. SbCl 3

1. BH −

4
2. BCl 3

2. NH −

2
3. TeF 2

3. CO 2−

3
4. ICI −

4. H 3O
+

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Question 139. Question 143.

A paramagnetic molecule among the following is -

  The increasing order of bond order of following
molecules :
1. O2–
  O2  ,  N2  ,  O
+

2
  and  O
−

2
 is -
2. CN– 1.  O2   >  N2   >  O
+
  >  O
−

  −
2

+
2

3. NO+
2.  O   >  O2   >  O   >  N2
2 2 

   3.  N2   >  O

+

2
  > O2   > O
−

4. CO − +
4.  O   >  O   >  O2   >  N2

2 2

Question 140.

Molecule/Ion that is diamagnetic in nature is:  Question 144.

Diamagnetic species among the following options is : 
1. H 2
−
 
1. O
2. H2 2

2. O 2−

3. H  +

2
2

3. O +

4. He +

2
2

4. O −

Question 141.

A paramagnetic compound among the following is - Question 145.

1. N Pair in which both the species are not likely to exist is: 
2

2. H 1.  H 2
+
,  H e
2−

2
2

3. Li 2
2.  H 2
−
,  H e
2+

4. O 2 3.  H 2
2+
,  H e2

4.  H −
,  H e
2+

2 2

Question 142.

Bond order of 1.5 is shown by : 

Question 146.
1. O +

2 The relative order of stability of the following species: 

2. O −
+
O ,  O  ,  O   and  O
2  2 
−

2
  is - 2−

2
2

+ − 2−

3. O 2−

2
1.  O
2
  >  O2 >  O
2
  >  O
2
 

2− − +
2.  O > O2   >  O   >  O
4. O 2
2 2 2

+ − 2−
3.  O2  >  O    >  O   >  O

2 2 2

2− − +
4.  O2   >  O   > O   >  O
2 2 2

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Question 147. Question 151.

In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, the A molecule/ion among the following species that does
central atoms have sp2 hybridisation? not exist under normal conditions  is -

(1)  NO
−
  and   NH3                     
1. Be +

2
2

(2)  BF3   and   NO

−

2
2. Be 2

−
(3)  NH
2
  and  H2 O                      3. B 2

−
(4)  BF3   and   NH
2 4. Li 2

Question 148. Question 152.

The correct order of bond order in the following species Decreasing order of stability of  O 2, O
−
,O
+
  and  O
2−
is
2 2 2
is :  : 
1. O 2+

2
> O
+

2
> O
−

2 1. O +
> O2 > O
−
> O
2−

2 2 2

2. O 2+

2
< O
−

2
< O
+

2 2. O 2−
> O
−
> O2 > O
+

2 2 2

3. O +

2
> O
−

2
< O
2+

2 3. O > O
+
> O
2−
> O
−
2
2 2 2

4. O −

2
< O
+

2
> O
2+

2 4. O −
> O
2−
> O
+
> O2
2 2 2

Question 153.
Question 149.  Correct order of  bond orders of the given species is : 
The  species that has the shortest bond length is :   (1) O −
  >  O2   >  O
+

2 2

1.O +

2
(2) O − 

2
<  O2   <  O
+

2. O −

2
(3) O −

2
  >  O2   <  O
+

3. O 2−

2
(4) O −

2
  <  O2   >  O
+

4. O 2+

Question 154.
Question 150. N2   and  O   are converted to monocations  N   and  O
2
+ +

2 2

Which of the following has the minimum bond length?  respectively,The wrong statement is:

1.  O −

2
1. In N , the N − N bond weakens.
+

2.  O 2−
2. In O , the O − O bond order increases.
+

2
2

3.  O 2
3. In O , the paramagnetism decreases.
+

4.  O +

2
4. N  becomes diamagnetic.
+

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Question 155. Question 159.

Combination of atoms A and B that forms an anti- A diatomic molecular among the following species has
bonding molecular orbital is : only π bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory is -

1. 
Ψ
2
A 1.  Be2
2
Ψ
B

2.  O2
2. Ψ 2

A
× Ψ
2

3.  N2
3. Ψ A
+ ΨB

4.  C2
4. Ψ A − ΨB

Question 156. Question 160.

The conversion among the following that shows an Assuming that Hund's rule is violated, the bond order and
increase in  bond order and change in the magnetic magnetic nature of the diatomic molecule B  is:
2

behaviour is - (1) 1 and diamagnetic

1. N O → N O                                  
+
(2) 0 and diamagnetic
2. O 2 → O2 +
(3) 1 and paramagnetic
3. N 2 → N
2
+
                   (4) 0 and paramagnetic
4. C 2
→ C
+

Question 161.

Question 157. A plus and a minus sign of the orbitals represents-

Species that does not contain unpaired electrons is :  1. Wave function.

1. N +
2. Probability density.
2

2. O 3. Quantum number of orbitals.

2

3. O 2− 4. Frequency of orbitals.

2

 
4. B 2

Question 162.
Question 158.
A species that has highest bond energy among the
Incorrect statement from the viewpoint of molecular following is : 
orbital theory is: 
(1) N +

1. Be  is not a stable molecule.

2
2

(2) O
2. He  is not stable but He  is expected to exist.
2
+

2
2

(3) CO +

3. Bond strength of  N   is maximum amongst the 2

homonuclear diatomic molecules belonging to the second (4) N 2

period.

4. The order of energies of molecular orbitals in  N 2

 molecule is: 
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
σ2s < σ < σ2p < (π2p ≈ π2p ) < (π ≈ π ) < σ
2s z x y 2px 2py 2pz

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Question 163. Question 167.

The correct order of 'S—O' bond length is: The correct order of acidic strength is :
1. SO 2−

3
> SO
2−

4
> SO3 > SO2     1. Cl 2 O7 > SO2 > P4 O10           

2. SO 2−
> SO
2−
> SO2 > SO3
2. CO 2 > N2 O5 > SO3
3 4

3. N a 2O > M gO > Al2 O3           

3. SO 2−

4
> SO
2−

3
> SO2 > SO3

4. K 2
O > CaO > M gO
4. SO 2−

4
> SO
2−

3
> SO3 > SO2

Question 168.
Question 164.
Least polarizable gas among the following options is:
Molecule has the least tendency to form hydrogen bonds
is:  1. He

1.  NH 2. Ne
3

2.  H NOH
3. Kr
2

3.  HF 4. Xe

4.  CH F

Question 165.
The correct decreasing order of the boiling points of 
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Question 166.
P Cl5  exists but N Cl  does not because:
5

1. Nitrogen has no vacant d-subshells .

2. N Cl  is unstable .
5

3. Nitrogen atom is much smaller than p .

4. Nitrogen is highly inert . 

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