NEETChemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

37 NEET Chemistry previous year questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure — options free on every question; 4 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

Q1 FREE PREVIEW
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Hydrogen bonding plays a central role in which of the following phenomena?
aIce floats in water
bHigher Lewis basicity of primary amines than tertiary amines in aqueous solutions
cFormic acid is more acidic than acetic acid
dDimerisation of acetic acid in benzene
✓ Correct answer: a) Ice floats in water
ExplanationA — Ice floats in water Ice has an open hexagonal structure due to extensive hydrogen bonding, making it less dense than liquid water. ✔ Hydrogen bonding involved B — Higher Lewis basicity of primary amines than tertiary amines in aqueous solution Primary amines form stronger hydrogen bonds with water, making them more solvated and thus effectively more basic in water. ✔ Hydrogen bonding involved C — Formic acid stronger than acetic acid | | JEE This is due to +I effect of –CH₃ reducing acidity in acetic acid, not due to hydrogen bonding. ❌ Not due to hydrogen bonding D — Dimerisation of acetic acid in benzene Acetic acid forms cyclic dimers via intermolecular hydrogen bonding in non- polar solvents like benzene. ✔ Hydrogen bonding involved Final Answer: A, B and D
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When the hybridization state of carbon atom changes from sp3 to sp2 and finally to sp, the angle between the hybridized orbitals:
adecreases gradually.
bdecreases considerably.
cis not affected.
dincreases progressively.
✓ Correct answer: d) increases progressively.
ExplanationWhen the hybridization state of carbon atom changes from sp3 to sp2 and finally to sp, the angle between the hybridized orbitals increases progressively.
Q3 FREE PREVIEW
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The species having pyramidal shape is
a(a)
b(b)
c(c)
d(d)
✓ Correct answer: d) (d)
ExplanationStep 1: Analyze each molecule (A) SO₃ Central atom: S Bonds: 3 S=O double bonds Lone pairs on S: 0 Electron geometry: trigonal planar → Molecular shape: trigonal planar, not pyramidal ❌ (B) BrF₃ Central atom: Br Bonds: 3 Br–F Lone pairs: 2 on Br Electron geometry: trigonal bipyramidal Molecular shape: T-shaped (not pyramidal) ❌ (C) SiO₃²⁻ Central atom: Si Bonds: 3 Si–O Lone pairs: 0 Molecular shape: trigonal planar ❌ (D) OSF₂ Central atom: S Bonds: S=O and 2 S–F Lone pairs on S: 1 Electron geometry: tetrahedral Molecular shape: pyramidal ✅ ✅ Step 2: Conclusion Pyramidal species: OSF₂ Answer: D — OSF₂
Q4 FREE PREVIEW
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Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?
aWater can act both as an acid and as a base.
bThere is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
cIce formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
dWater is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis.
✓ Correct answer: b) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
Explanation(B) In condensed phase water has inter molecular hydrogen bonding. [New NCERT Class 11th Page No. 101]
Q5
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Identify the correct orders against the property mentioned
A. \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}>{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}>{\mathrm{CHCl}}_{3}\) - dipole moment
B. \({\mathrm{XeF}}_{4}>{\mathrm{XeO}}_{3}>{\mathrm{XeF}}_{2}\)- number of lone pairs on central atom
C. \(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{O}\) - bond length
D. \({\mathrm{N}}_{2}>{\mathrm{O}}_{2}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}-\) bond enthalpy

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a

A, C only

b

B, C only

c

A, D only

d

B, D only

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Q6
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Identify the incorrect statement about \(PCl _5\)

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a

\(PCl _5\) possesses two different \(Cl - P - Cl\) bond angles.

b

All five \(P - Cl\) bonds are identical in length.

c

\(PCl _5\) exhibits \(sp ^3 d\) hybridisation.

d

\(PCl _5\) consists of five \(P - Cl\) (sigma) bonds.

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Q7
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Identify the incorrect statement about \(PCl _5\)

a

\(PCl _5\) possesses two different \(Cl - P - Cl\) bond angles.

b

All five \(P - Cl\) bonds are identical in length.

c

\(PCl _5\) exhibits \(sp ^3 d\) hybridisation.

d

\(PCl _5\) consists of five \(P - Cl\) (sigma) bonds.

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Q8
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Total number of species from the following with central atom utilising \(sp ^2\) hybrid orbitals for bonding is

\(NH _3, SO _2, SiO _2, BeCl _2, C _2 H _2, C _2 H _4, BCl _3, HCHO , C _6 H _6, BF _3, C _2 H _4 Cl _2\)


a

4

b

5

c

6

d

7

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Q9
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Total number of species from the following with central atom utilising \(sp ^2\) hybrid orbitals for bonding is

\(NH _3, SO _2, SiO _2, BeCl _2, C _2 H _2, C _2 H _4, BCl _3, HCHO , C _6 H _6, BF _3, C _2 H _4 Cl _2\)


a

4

b

5

c

6

d

7

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Q10
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Identify the correct statement.

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a

Three canonical forms can be drawn for \(C{O}_{3}^{2-}\) ion.

b

Three resonance structures can be drawn for ozone.

c

\(B{F}_{3}\) has non-zero dipole moment.

d

Dipole moment of \(N{F}_{3}\) is greater than that of \(N{H}_{3}\).

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Q11
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Which of the following has non-zero dipole moment value?

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a

\({\mathrm{CCl}}_{4}\)

b

\(\mathrm{HI}\)

c

\({\mathrm{CO}}_{2}\)

d

\({\mathrm{BF}}_{3}\)

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Q12
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Which of the following has non-zero dipole moment value?

a

\({\mathrm{CCl}}_{4}\)

b

\(\mathrm{HI}\)

c

\({\mathrm{CO}}_{2}\)

d

\({\mathrm{BF}}_{3}\)

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Q13
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Identify the correct orders against the property mentioned.
A. \({\mathrm{H}}_{2}\mathrm{O}>{\mathrm{NH}}_{3}>{\mathrm{CHCl}}_{3}\) - dipole moment
B. \({\mathrm{XeF}}_{4}>{\mathrm{XeO}}_{3}>{\mathrm{XeF}}_{2}\)- number of lone pairs on central atom
C. \(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{O}\) - bond length
D. \({\mathrm{N}}_{2}>{\mathrm{O}}_{2}>{\mathrm{H}}_{2}-\) bond enthalpy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below
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a

A and C only

b

B and C only

c

A and D only

d

B and D only

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Q14
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Identify the correct statement.

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a

Three canonical forms can be drawn for \(C{O}_{3}^{2-}\) ion.

b

Three resonance structures can be drawn for ozone.

c

\(B{F}_{3}\) has non-zero dipole moment.

d

Dipole moment of \(N{F}_{3}\) is greater than that of \(N{H}_{3}\).

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Q15
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Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: A \(\pi\) bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.
Statement-II: The \(\pi^*\) antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

a

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false

b

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true

c

Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true

d

Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false

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Q16
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Arrange the following ions in the order of decreasing X – O bond length, where X is the central atom

a

\({{\mathrm{ClO}}_{4}}^{-},{{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}}^{2-},{{\mathrm{PO}}_{4}}^{3-},{{\mathrm{SiO}}_{4}}^{4-}\)

b

\({{\mathrm{SiO}}_{4}}^{4-},{{\mathrm{PO}}_{4}}^{3-},{{{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}}^{2-},{\mathrm{ClO}}_{4}}^{-}\)

c

\({{\mathrm{SiO}}_{4}}^{4-},{{\mathrm{PO}}_{4}}^{3-},{{\mathrm{ClO}}_{4}}^{-},{{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}}^{2-},\)

d

\({{\mathrm{SiO}}_{4}}^{4-},{{\mathrm{SO}}_{4}}^{2-},{{\mathrm{PO}}_{4}}^{3-},{{\mathrm{ClO}}_{4}}^{-}\)

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Q17
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The number of sigma \( (\sigma) \) and pi \( (\pi) \) bonds in Pent-2 -en-4-yne is

a

\( 13 \sigma \) bonds and no \( \pi \) bond

b

\( 10 \sigma \) bonds and \( 3 \pi \) bonds

c

\( 8 \sigma \) bonds and \( 5 \pi \) bonds

d

\( 11 \sigma \) bonds and \( 2 \pi \) bonds.

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Q18
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Among the compounds shown below which one revealed a linear structure? [Re-NEET 2020]

a

\(HOCl\)

b

\(O _3\)

c

\(N _2 O\)

d

\(NO _2\)

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Q19
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In which of the following processes, the bond order increases and paramagnetic character changes to diamagnetic one?

[JEE Main 2023, 13 Apr (Shift 1)]

a

\(O _2 \rightarrow O _2{ }^{2-}\)

b

\(NO \rightarrow NO ^{+}\)

c

\(N _2 \rightarrow N _2^{+}\)

d

\(O _2 \rightarrow O _2^{+}\)

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Q20
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Match the column-I with column-II and select the correct option

Column-I

Column-II

A.

\({\mathrm{BF}}_{3}\)

(I)

Odd electron species

B.

\({\mathrm{CCl}}_{4},{\mathrm{CO}}_{2}\)

(II)

expanded octet

C.

\({\mathrm{PCl}}_{5},{\mathrm{BrF}}_{5}\)

(III)

complete octet

D.

NO

(IV)

electron deficient

a

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

b

A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

c

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

d

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

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Q21
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Identify a molecule which does not exist

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a

\( \mathrm{Li}_{2} \)

b

\( \mathrm{C}_{2} \)

c

\( \mathrm{O}_{2} \)

d

\( \mathrm{He}_{2} \)

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Q22
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Which of the following has minimum melting point?

a

CsF

b

HCl

c

HF

d

LiF

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Q23
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If the magnetic moment of a dioxygen species is 1.73 B.M, it may be:

[JEE Main 2020, 9 Jan (Shift 1)]

a

\(O _2, O _2^{-}\)or \(O _2^{+}\)

b

\(O _2\) or \(O _2^{-}\)

c

\(O _2, O _2^{+}\)

d

\(O _2^{-}\)or \(O _2^{+}\)

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Q24
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I

(Molecule/Species)

List-II

(Shape)

(A)

SO2Cl2

(I)

Trigonal planar

(B)

BF3

(II)

Octahedral

(C)

SF6

(III)

Tetrahedral

(D)

\({\mathrm{I}}_{3}^{-}\)

(IV)

Linear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b

A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

c

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

d

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

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Q25
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O-O bond length in \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) is \(X\) than the O-O bond length in \(\mathrm{F_2O_2}\). The O–H bond length in \(\mathrm{H_2O_2}\) is \(Y\) than that of the O–F bond in \(\mathrm{F_2O_2}\). Choose the correct option for \(X\) and \(Y\) from the given below.

a

X - shorter, Y - shorter

b

X - shorter, Y - longer

c

X - longer, Y - longer

d

X - longer, Y - shorter

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Q26
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Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment?

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a

Boron trifluoride, hydrogen fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,3-dichlorobenzene

b

Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,3-dichlorobenzene

c

Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1,4-dichlorobenzene

d

Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1,4-dichlorobenzene

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Q27
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Which of the following pairs will form the most stable ionic bond?

a

Na and Cl

b

Mg and F

c

Li and F

d

Na and F

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Q28
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): NH3 and NF3 molecule have pyramidal shape with a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom. The resultant dipole moment of NH3 is greater than that of NF3.

Reason (R): In NH3, the orbital dipole due to lone pair is in the same direction as the resultant dipole moment of the N–H bonds. F is the most electronegative element.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

b

(A) is false but (R) is true

c

(A) is true but (R) is false

d

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

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Q29
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What is the number of unpaired electron(s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital of the following species: \(N _2; N _2^{+} ; O _2 ; O _2^{+}\)?

[JEE Main 2023, 24 Jan (Shift 2)]

a

\(0,1,2,1\)

b

2, 1, 2, 1

c

\(0,1,0,1\)

d

2, 1, 0, 1

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Q30
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Amongst the following, the total number of species NOT having eight electrons around central atom in its outermost shell, is
\({\mathrm{NH}}_{3},{\mathrm{AlCl}}_{3},{\mathrm{BeCl}}_{2},{\mathrm{CCl}}_{4},{\mathrm{PCl}}_{5}\)

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a

2

b

4

c

1

d

3

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Q31
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Which one of the following pairs is an example of polar molecular solids? [JEE Main 2023, 11 Apr (Shift 2)]

a

\(SO _2( s ), NH _3( s )\)

b

\(SO _2( s ), CO _2( s )\)

c

\(HCl ( s ), AlN ( s )\)

d

\(MgO ( s ), SO _2( s )\)

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Q32
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The bond order and magnetic behaviour of \(O _2^{-}\)ion are, respectively:

[JEE Main 2021, 26 Aug (Shift 2)]

a

2 and diamagnetic

b

1 and paramagnetic

c

1.5 and diamagnetic

d

1.5 and paramagnetic

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Q33
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\( \mathrm{BF}_{3} \) is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are

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a

\( \mathrm{sp}^{3} \) and \(6\)

b

\( \mathrm{sp}^{2} \) and \(6\)

c

\( \mathrm{sp}^{2} \) and \(8\)

d

\( \mathrm{sp}^{3} \) and \(4\)

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Q34
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The hybridisations of atomic orbitals of nitrogen in \( \mathrm{NO}_{2}^{+} \), \( \mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-} \)and \( \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+} \)respectively are:

a

\( s p, s p^{3} \) and \( s p^{2} \)

b

\( s p^{2}, s p^{3} \) and \( s p \)

c

\( s p, s p^{2} \) and \( s p^{3} \)

d

\( s p^{2}, s p \) and \( s p^{3} \)

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Q35
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The correct order of energies of molecular orbitals of \({\mathrm{N}}_{2}\) molecule, is

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a

\(\sigma 1\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}1\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}2\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}<\\ \left(\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<\left({\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}={\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<{\sigma }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}\)

b

\(\sigma 1\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}1\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}2\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}<\\ {\sigma }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}<\left(\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<\left({\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}={\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)\)

c

\(\sigma 1\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}1\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}2\mathrm{s}<\left(\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<\\ \left({\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}={\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<\sigma 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}<{\sigma }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}\)

d

\(\sigma 1\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}1\mathrm{s}<\sigma 2\mathrm{s}<{\sigma }^{*}2\mathrm{s}<\left(\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<\\ \sigma 2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}<\left({\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{x}}={\pi }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)<{\sigma }^{*}2{\mathrm{p}}_{\mathrm{z}}\)

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Q36
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Match List I with List II.

List I (Molecule) List II (Number and types of bond/s between two carbon atoms)
A. ethane I. one \(\sigma\)-bond and two \(\pi\)-bonds
B. ethene II. two \(\pi\)-bonds
C. carbon molecule, C2 III. one \(\sigma\)-bond
D. ethyne IV. one \(\sigma\)-bond and one \(\pi\)-bond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

b

A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

c

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

d

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

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Q37
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A \(\pi\) bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.

Statement (II) : The \(\pi^*\) antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

a

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

b

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

c

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

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