CHEMISTRY

NEET DROPPER

Chemical Bonding &

Molecular Structure
 VIDYAPEETH
CHEMICAL BONDING
DPP-1
[Lewis-Kossel octet theory]

1. Which of the following is/are not the 3. Which of the following molecule(s) obey
condition(s) for Lewis dot structure? the octet rule?
(i) Each bond is formed as a result of (i) [BF4]–, (ii) [AlCl4]–,
sharing of an electron pair between (iii) SO2, (iv) CCl4
the atoms. (1) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
(ii) From the two combining atoms only
one atom contributes electron(s) to (2) (ii), (iii), (iv)
the shared pair. (3) (i), (ii), (iv)
(iii) The combining atoms attain the outer (4) (i), (ii), (iii)
shell noble gas configurations as a 4. A pair of compounds which are odd
result of the sharing of electrons. electrons molecules in the group NO, CO,
(1) (i) and (iii) ClO2, N2O5, SO2 and O3 are-
(2) (ii) and (iii) (1) NO and ClO2
(3) (ii) only (2) CO and SO2
(4) (iii) only (3) ClO2 and CO
(4) SO2 and O3
2. Which of the following does not represent
the correct Lewis dot structure? 5. Read the following statements and choose
the correct sequence of T and F from the
Cl Cl H O H given codes. Here T represents true and F
– – – – – represents false statement.
8e 8e 2e 8e 2e (i) The number of dots in Lewis symbol
(A) (B) represents the number of valence
electrons.
O O O (ii) Number of valence electrons helps to
calculate group valence of element.
– – –
8e 8e 8e (iii) For non – metal Group valence is
(C) given as 8 minus the number of inner
shell electrons.
(1) A (2) B
(1) T T T (2) T F F
(3) C (4) A and C
(3) T T F (4) F F F

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6. Based on the following Lewis dot (1) A–p, B–q, C–r
structure which of the given statement(s) (2) A–q, B–r, C–p
is/are correct? (3) A–r, B–q, C–p
2– (4) A–r, B–p, C–q
O
O C O
9. Assertion: Atoms can combine either by
(i) There is formation of a double bond
transfer of valence electrons from one
and two single bonds.
atom to another or by sharing of valence
(ii) Overall there are two additional
electrons.
electrons than those provided by the
neutral atoms. Reason: Sharing and transfer of valence
(iii) The least electropositive atom electrons is done by atoms to have an octet
occupies the central position in the in their valence shell.
molecule/ion. (1) Assertion is correct, reason is
(1) (i) and (iii) correct; reason is a correct
(2) (i), (ii) and (iii) explanation for assertion.
(3) (iii) only (2) Assertion is correct, reason is
(4) (i) and (ii) correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion.
7. Choose the correct sequence of T and F (3) Assertion is correct, reason is
for following statements. Here T stands incorrect.
for true statement and F stands for false (4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
statement.
correct.
(i) Formal charge in the Lewis structure
helps in keeping track of the valence
10. Which condition favors the bond
electrons in the molecule.
(ii) Formal charge indicates the actual formation?
charge separation within the (1) Maximum attraction and maximum
molecule. potential energy
(iii) Formal charges help in the selection (2) Minimum attraction and minimum
of the lowest energy structure from a potential energy
number of possible Lewis structures. (3) Minimum potential energy and
(1) T T F (2) T F T maximum attraction
(3) T T T (4) F T T (4) None of the above

8. Match the columns- 11. Identify the incorrect statement from the
Column-I Column-II following:
A. BeH2 p. Odd electron (1) Only valence electrons take part in
molecules chemical combination.
B. SF6 q. Expanded octet (2) The inner shell electrons are well
C. NO2 r. Incomplete octet of protected and are generally not
central atom
involved in the combination process.

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 (3) The number of valence electrons
helps to calculate the common or
group valence of the element.
(4) The group valence of the elements is
generally equal to 2
12. Assertion: Sodium chloride formed by
the action of chlorine gas on sodium metal
is a stable compound.
Reason: This is because sodium ions and
chloride ions acquire octet in sodium
chloride formation.
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(1) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is a correct
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion.
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is
incorrect.
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
correct.
 DPP-2
[VBT-Sigma & Pi Bond, Bond Energy, Types of Overlapping Directions]
1. Look at the following potential energy 3. Choose the correct sequence of T and F
curve which of the following correctly for following statements. Here T stands
represents the most stable state of for True and F for False statement.
hydrogen molecule. (i) Sigma bond is formed by head on
overlap of bonding orbitals along
the internuclear axis.
(ii)  bond is formed when atomic
orbitals overlap in such a way that
A D their axes remain parallel to each
O
C other and perpendicular to the
Energy

internuclear axis.
(iii) Half-filled s-orbital of one atom
and half-filled p-orbitals of another
B atom forms  bond on overlapping.
Internuclear distance
(iv) Overlapping in case of -bond
(1) A (2) B
takes place to a larger extent as
(3) C (4) D
compared to sigma bond.
(1) T T T T (2) T F T F
2. Which of the following represents zero
(3) T T F F (4) T T F T
overlap of atomic orbitals?
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4. Which of the following is the correct
representation for formation of  bond?
z
pz
s (1)
(2)
s p

z
pz (2)
s
s p

(3) z (3)
s
p p
px
(4) All of these (4)

d p

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5. When arranged in order of increasing of bonds of a particular type
bond strength, which order is correct? between two atoms in a gaseous
(1) O – O < S – S < O = O < S = S state.
B. The unit of bond enthalpy is kJ
(2) O – O < S – S < S = S < O = O
mol–1.
(3) S – S < O – O < O = O < S = S C. Increasing bond enthalpy order is
(4) S – S < O – O < S = S < O = O N 2  O2  H 2 .
D. Larger the bond dissociation
6. A: tetracyanomethane
enthalpy, stronger will be the bond
B: carbon dioxide
C: benzene in the molecule.
D: 1,3-buta-diene (1) A, B and D (2) A and C
Ratio of σ and π bonds is in the order - (3) Only C (4) B, C and D
(1) A = B < C < D 10. Statement-I: Bond energy of O-H is
(2) A = B < D < C greater than S-H.
(3) A = B = C = D Statement-II: S-H has more size
(4) C < D < A < B difference than O-H.
(1) Statement I is incorrect but
7. When the molecules N2, O2, F2 are Statement II is correct.
arranged in order of increasing bond (2) Both Statement I and Statement II
strength, which order is correct? are correct.
(1) N2, O2, F2 (3) Both Statement I and Statement II
are incorrect.
(2) N2, F2, O2
(4) Statement I is correct but
(3) O2, N2, F2
Statement II is incorrect.
(4) F2, O2, N2
11. According to VBT, which of the
8. Correct order of extent of overlapping following overlapping results π – type
is- covalent bond in O2 molecule
(1) 1s – 1s < 2s – 2s < 2s – 2p formation, when Z – axis is Internuclear
axis?
(2) 2p – 2p (axial) < 2p – 2p
I. 2s – 2s II. 2px – 2px
(collateral) III. 1s – 1s IV. 2py – 2py
(3) 1s – 1s > 2p – 2p (axial) > 2s –2p > V. 2pz – 2pz
2s –2s (1) I, III (2) II, V
(4) 1s – 1s > 2s – 2p > 2s – 2s > 2p – (3) II, IV (4) IV, V
2p (axial)
12. In CaC2, the number of σ – and π –
9. Which of the following statement(s) bonds in between two carbon atoms are
about bond enthalpy is/are correct? (1) 2 (2) 3
A. It is defined as the amount of (3) 1 (4) 4
energy required to break one mole

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 DPP-3
[Hybridisation and types of Hybridisation by using s, p & d orbitals]
1. Which one of the following is not B. PF5 q. sp3
correct in respect of hybridization of C. BCl3 r. sp3d2
orbitals? D. C2H6 s. sp2
(1) The orbitals present in the valence (1) A – r, B – p, C – s, D – q
shell only are hybridized (2) A – r, B – p, C – q, D – s
(2) The orbitals undergoing (3) A – p, B – r, C – q, D – s
hybridization have almost equal (4) A – p, B – r, C – s, D – q
energy
(3) Promotion of electron is not 4. What is the correct mode of
essential condition for hybridisation of the central atom in the
hybridization following compounds?
(4) Pure atomic orbitals are more NO 2 SF4 PF6
effective in forming stable bonds (1) sp sp2 sp3
than hybrid orbitals
(2) sp2 sp3d sp3d2
(3) sp2 sp3 d2sp3
2. Pick out the incorrect statement from
(4) sp3 sp3 sp3d2
the following-
(1) sp hybrid orbitals are equivalent
and are at an angle of 180° with 5. The types of hybridisation of the five
each other carbon atoms from left to right in the
(2) sp2 hybrid orbitals are equivalent molecule
and bond angle between any two of CH3 – CH = C = CH – CH3 are-
them is 120° (1) sp3, sp2, sp2, sp2, sp3
(3) sp3d2 hybrid orbitals are equivalent (2) sp3, sp, sp2, sp2, sp3
and are oriented towards corners of (3) sp3, sp2, sp, sp2, sp3
a regular octahedron (4) sp3, sp2, sp2, sp, sp3
(4) sp3d3 hybrid orbitals are equivalent
6. In an octahedral structure, the pair of d-
3. Match Column-I (molecule) with orbitals involved in d2sp3 hybridization
Column-II (type of hybridisation) and
is-
choose the correct option from the codes
(1) d x 2  y2 ,d z2
given below.
Column-I Column-II (2) d xz ,d x 2  y2
(Molecule) (Type of
hybridisation) (3) d z2 ,d xz
A. SF6 p. sp3d (4) d xy ,d yz

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7. Decreasing order of size of various 10. Which of the following compound has
hybrid orbitals is- number of pπ-pπ bond is equal to
(1) sp > sp2 > sp3 number of pπ-dπ bond?
(2) sp3 > sp2 > sp (1) SO2 (2) CO2
(3) sp2 > sp > sp3 (3) SO3 (4) SOCl2
(4) sp > sp3 > sp2
11. Statement-I: CO2 is a planar molecule.
8. Match the species in Column I with the Statement-II: It is sp2 hybridized,
type of hybrid orbitals in Column II. having repulsion in between an
unpaired e- and bond pairs
Column I Column II
(1) Statement I is incorrect but
(a) SF4 (i) sp3d2
Statement II is correct.
(b) IF5 (ii) d2sp3
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II
(c) NO  2
(iii) sp3d are correct.
NH 4 (iv) sp3 (3) Both Statement I and Statement II
(d)
are incorrect.
(v) sp (4) Statement I is correct but
(1) (a)-(i) (b)-(ii) (c)-(v) (d)-(iii) Statement II is incorrect.
(2) (a)-(ii) (b)-(i) (c)-(iv) (d)-(v)
(3) (a)-(iv) (b)-(iii) (c)(v) (d)-(i) 12. Assertion: NO 3 is planar while NH 3
(4) (a)-(iii) (b)-(i) (c)-(v) (d)-(iv)
is pyramidal.
Reason: N in NO 3 is sp2 and in NH3, it
9. Statement-I: In a change from
is sp3 hybridized.
PCl3PCl5, the hybrid state of P
(1) Both assertion and reason are
remains same
correct; and reason is a correct
Statement-II: d-orbitals are not
explanation for assertion.
available for P to expand its octet.
(2) Both assertion and reason are
(1) Statement I is incorrect but correct; but reason is not a correct
Statement II is correct. explanation for assertion.
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II (3) Assertion is correct, but reason is
are correct. incorrect.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II (4) Assertion is incorrect, but reason is
are incorrect. correct.
(4) Statement I is correct but
Statement II is incorrect.

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 DPP-4
[VSEPR Theory: Bond angle, Geometry and Shape]

1. According to VSEPR theory the 4. Match Column-I with Column-II and

geometry of a covalent molecules Column-III and choose the correct option
depends upon- from the given codes.
(1) the number of bond pairs of Column-I Column-II Column-III
electrons (Molecule) (No. of lone (Shape of
(2) the number of lone pairs of electrons pairs and molecule)
(3) Repulsion between the number of sigma bond
electron pairs present in the valence pairs)
shell of the central atom A. NH3 i. 1, 2 p. Bent
(4) All the above B. SO2 ii. 1, 4 q. Trigonal
pyramidal
2. In BrF3 molecule, the lone pairs occupy C. SF4 iii. 2, 3 r. T-shape
equatorial positions to minimize- D. ClF3 iv. 1, 3 s. See-Saw
(1) lone pair - bond pair repulsion only
(2) bond pair - bond pair repulsion only (1) A – iv, q; B – ii, p; C – i, r; D – iii, s
(3) lone pair - lone pair repulsion and (2) A – iv, q; B – i, p; C – ii, s; D – iii, r
lone pair - bond pair repulsion (3) A – i, p; B – iii, s; C – iv, r; D – ii, q
(4) lone pair - lone pair repulsion only (4) A – iv, p; B – i, r; C – iii, q; D – ii, s

3. Give the correct order of initials T or F 5. Match the columns-

for following statements. Use T if Column-I Column
statement is true and F if it is false - -
(i) The order of repulsion between II
different pair of electrons is lp – lp > A Trigonal planar p PCl5
lp – bp > bp – bp . .
(ii) In general, as the number of lone
pair of electrons on central atom 120º
increases, value of bond angle also A
increases
(iii) The number of lone pair on O in B Tetrahedral q NH4
H2O is 2 while on N in NH3 is 1 . . +
(iv) The structures of xenon fluorides
and xenon oxyfluorides could not be 109.5º
explained on the basis of VSEPR A
theory
(1) TTTF (2) TFTF
(3) TFTT (4) TFFF

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 C Trigonal bipyramidal r. SF6 8. Which of the following two are
. isostructural?
(1) XeF2, IF2
90º
(2) NH3, SF2
A
(3) XeF4, ICI 4
(4) Both (1) and (3)

9. Which of the following statements is

D Octahedral s. BF3
. incorrect
90º (1) According to VSEPR theory, the
shape of a molecule depends upon
90º A the number of valence shell electron
pairs (bonded or nonbonded) around
the central atom.
(1) A – p, B – q, C – r, D – s (2) The repulsive interaction of electron
(2) A – s, B – r, C – q, D – p pairs order of bond angle: NO2+ >
(3) A – s, B – q, C – p, D – r NO2 > NO2–
(4) A – r, B – p, C – q, D – s (3) The VSEPR theory is able to predict
6. Among the following molecules: SO2, geometry of a large number of
SF4, ClF3, BrF5 and XeF4, which of the molecules
following shapes does not describe any (4) The molecular geometry of BF3
of the molecules mentioned? molecule is linear according to
(1) Bent VSEPR theory.
(2) Trigonal bipyramidal
(3) See-saw 10. Statement-I: SF4 molecule has see-saw
(4) T-shape shape.
Statement-II: In SF4 molecule, Sulphur
7. Molecular shapes of SF4, CF4 and XeF4
are- has four bond pairs and two lone pairs.
(1) Same, with 2, 0 and 1 lone pairs or (1) Statement I is incorrect but
electrons respectively. Statement II is correct.
(2) Same, with 0, 1 and 2 lone pairs of (2) Both Statement I and Statement II
electrons respectively. are correct.
(3) Different with 0, 1 and 2 lone pairs (3) Both Statement I and Statement II
of electrons respectively. are incorrect.
(4) Different, with 1, 0 and 2 lone pair (4) Statement I is correct but Statement
of electrons respectively. II is incorrect.

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11. Assertion: In NH3, N is sp3 hybridised,
but angle is found to be 107º.
Reason: The decrease in bond angle is
due to repulsion between the lone pair.
(1) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is a correct
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is
incorrect
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
correct.
12. Assertion: Though the central atom of
both NH 3 and H 2 O molecules are sp3
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hybridised, yet H  N  H bond angle is
greater than that of H  O  H .
Reason: This is because nitrogen atom
has one lone pair and oxygen atom has
two lone pairs
(1) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is a correct
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion.
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is
incorrect.
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
correct.
 DPP-5
[Bond Parameters, Applications of VSEPR Theory]

1. Following figure represent a chlorine (1) Cl2O

molecule. Identify A, B and C in the given (2) OF2
figure- (3) H2O
C (4) All have equal bond angle
A
4. Choose the correct order among the
following option.
(1) CH4 > SiH4 > GeH4 > SnH4: Bond
angle order
B (2) BF3 = BCl3 = BBr3 : Bond angle
m

order
p
360

(3) XeF4 < XeO3 < XeF2: Number of

lone pair on the central atom
(1) A = Bond length, B = van der Waal’s (4) 2pπ-2pπ < 2pπ-3pπ < 2pπ-3dπ:
radius, C = Covalent radius Relative strength of the π-bonds
(2) A = Covalent radius, B = Bond 5. Consider the following molecules-
length, C = Ionic radius H2O H2 S H 2Se H2 Te
(3) A = Ionic radius, B = van der Waal’s I II III IV
radius, C = Covalent radius Arrange these molecules in increasing
(4) A = Covalent radius, B = van der order of bond angles.
Waal’s radius, C = Bond length (1) I < II < III < IV
(2) IV < III < II < I
2. Complete the following statements. (3) I < II < IV < III
With A in bond order, (4) II < IV < III < I
B increases and C
6. Among the following molecules, the
decreases.
correct order of C–C bond length is-
(1) A = increase, B = bond length, C =
(1) C2 H6  C2 H 4  C6 H6  C2 H 2
bond enthalpy
(2) A = decrease, B = bond enthalpy, C (2) C2 H6  C6 H6  C2 H 4  C2 H 2
= bond length (C6H6 is benzene)
(3) A = increase, B = bond enthalpy, C = (3) C2 H 4  C2 H6  C2 H 2  C6 H 6
bond length (4) C2 H6  C2 H 4  C2 H 2  C6 H 6
(4) A = increase, B = bond angle, C =
bond enthalpy

3. Which of the following has highest bond

angle?

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7. Which of the following statements is/are 11. Select the correct option
incorrect for NH3 , NH 4 , NH 2– ? (1) Bond energy of F2 is less than Cl2
(1) All three have different bond angles (2) Bond energy is directly proportional
(2) All three have different number of to Bond – order
bond angles (3) Bond Length and bond – order are
(3) All three have different hybridisation inversely proportional
of nitrogen (4) All the above
(4) All three are isoelectronic with each
other and have complete octet
12. Statement (I): The bond angle in both
8. Strongest C–H bond is observed amongst SO2 and SO3 is 120º .
which of the following molecule? Statement (II): Sulphur atom in both
H H H H SO2 and SO3 is sp2 hybridized.
H–CC–H ; C=C ; H–C–C–H (1) Assertion is correct, reason is
H H H H correct; reason is a correct
I II III
(1) I, II, III are equally strong explanation for assertion.
(2) Only I (2) Assertion is correct, reason is
(3) Only II correct; reason is not a correct
(4) Only III explanation for assertion.
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is
9. Which of the following pair of species
incorrect.
have different hybridisation but equal
bond angle? (4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
correct.
(1) I3 , ICl 2
(2) CO2 , XeF2
(3) I3 , Br3
(4) NH3 ,COCl2

10. Select the correct statement(s) regarding

BrF5 molecule.
(1) It has square pyramidal shape
(2) All ∠FBrF bond angles are equal to
90º
(3) All Br-F bond lengths are equal
(4) All of the above

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 DPP-6
[Resonance: Stability, Resonance Energy, Bond lengths, Bond Order]
1. Which one of the following is correct 4. Which one of the following is not the
representation of resonance? resonance structure of CO2?
A. O C O O C O O CO (1) O = C = O (2) –O – C  O+
I II III (3) +O  C – O– (4) O  C = O
O O O
B. 5. All the bond lengths of sulphur-oxygen in
C C C sulphate ion, are equal because of-
O O O O O O (1) symmetry
I II III (2) resonance
Choose the correct option. (3) high electronegativity of oxygen
(1) Only A (4) None of these
(2) Only B
(3) Both A and B 6. Increasing order of carbon-oxygen bond
(4) None of the above length in CO, CO2 and CO32 is-
(1) CO  CO 2  CO32
2. Which of the following is/are associated
with resonance? (2) CO  CO32  CO 2
(i) The molecule exists for a certain (3) CO32  CO 2  CO
fraction of time in one cannonical (4) CO32  CO 2  CO
form and for other fractions of time
in other cannonical forms. 7. For hydrazoic acid, which of the
(ii) The cannonical forms have no real following resonating structure will be
existence. least stable?
(iii) There is no such equilibrium H–N=N=N H–N–N=N H–N–NN
2–

between the canonical forms. I II III

(1) (i) only (1) I
(2) (ii) and (iii) (2) II
(3) (i) and (iii) (3) III
(4) (iii) only (4) Both (I) and (III)

3. The number of identical possible 8. In the dichromate dianion-

(1) 4Cr-O bonds are equivalent
resonance structures for CO32 is-
(2) 6Cr-O bonds are equivalent
(1) 2 (2) 3 (3) All Cr-O bonds are equivalent
(3) 6 (4) 9 (4) All Cr-O bonds are non-equivalent

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9. The concept of resonance is used to 11.
describe molecular structures which-
(1) oscillate between two structures.
(2) have mirror images.
(3) can be isolated in several isomeric
forms.
(4) have more than one possible Lewis
structure with identical position of
atom.
10. The nitrite ion, NO 2 , may be represented
12.
by two major resonance forms. The
lengths of the nitrogen-to-oxygen bonds
in this ion are expected to be-
(1) the same as the length of nitrogen-to-
oxygen double bonds.
(2) the same as the length of nitrogen-to-
oxygen triple bonds.
(3) between the lengths of a nitrogen-to-
oxygen single bond and a nitrogen-
to-oxygen double bond.
(4) between the lengths of a nitrogen-to-
oxygen double bond and a nitrogen-
to-oxygen triple bond.
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Statement-I: Molecules N2, CO and NO+
have equal bond order.
Statement-II: Resonance destabilizes the
structure of molecules.
(1) Statement I is incorrect but
Statement II is correct.
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct.
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are
incorrect.
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement
II is incorrect.
Assertion: In the O 3 molecule, the
oxygen-oxygen bonds are intermediate
between a single and double bond.
Reason: Resonance averages the bond
character a whole.
(1) Both assertion and reason are
correct; and reason is a correct
explanation for assertion.
(2) Both assertion and reason are
correct; but reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion.
(3) Assertion is correct, but reason is
incorrect.
(4) Assertion is incorrect, but reason is
correct.
 DPP-7
[Dipole moment, Polarity, Order]

1. The most polar bond is- 6. The correct order of dipole moment is:
(1) C – F (2) C – O (1) CH3 F  CH3Cl  CH3Br  CH3I
(3) C – Br (4) C – S (2) CH3Cl  CH3 F  CH3Br  CH3I
(3) CH3 F  CH3Cl  CH3Br  CH3I
2. Which one of the following pairs of
molecules will have permanent dipole (4) CH3Cl  CH3 F  CH3I  CH3Br
moments for both members? Cl
(1) NO2 and CO2
(2) NO2 and O3 7. The dipole moment of is 1.5 D.
(3) SiF4 and CO2
(4) SiF4 and NO2 Then, the dipole moment of
Cl

3. The correct order of dipole moments of

HF, H2S and H2O is- Cl is-
Cl
(1) H2S < HF < H2O
Cl
(2) HF < H2S < H2O (assume benzene ring is a regular
(3) HF > H2S > H2O hexagon)
(4) HF > H2O < H2S (1) 0 D (2) 1.5 D
(3) 2.86 D (4) 2.25 D
4. Which of the following possess
permanent dipole moment SF6(a), SO2(b), 8. Which of the following statement is true?
H2S(c), SF4(d)?
(1) The dipole moment of NF3 is zero
(1) b and c (2) a and c
(3) b, c and d (4) a and b (2) The dipole moment of NF3 is less
than NH3
5. Assertion: CH2Cl2 is non-polar and CCl4 (3) The dipole moment of NF3 is more
is polar molecule. than NH3
Reason: Molecule with zero dipole (4) The dipole moment of NH3 is zero
moment is non-polar in nature.
(1) Assertion is correct, reason is 9. Molecule AX4 have all bond angles equal
correct; reason is a correct
and molecule is non-polar also then which
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is of the following conclusion is incorrect?
correct; reason is not a correct (1) Molecule may be tetrahedral
explanation for assertion. (2) Molecule may be square planar
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is (3) Central atom 'A' must have at least
incorrect. six valence electrons
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is (4) Central atom 'A' has either zero lone
correct. pair or two lone pairs

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10. Molecule AB has a bond length of 1.617 (3) The net dipole moment of BF3 is
Å and a dipole moment of 0.38D. The zero.
(4) The dipole moment of PCl2F3 is
fractional charge on each atom is-
greater than that of PCl3F2.
(e0 = 4.802 × 10-10 esu)
(1) 0 (2) 1.0 12. Select the correct option
(3) 0.5 (4) 0.05 (1) Dipole moment of CH4 and CO2 is
zero
11. The incorrect statement regarding dipole (2) Dipole moment of CH4 > Dipole
moment is: moment of CO2
(3) Dipole moment of CO2 > dipole
(1) The net. dipole moment of BeF2 is
moment of CH4
zero. (4) None
(2) The dipole moment of H 2 O is less
than that of H 2 S .

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 DPP- 8
[Ionic bond: Lattice Energy, Ionisation Energy, Conditions]
1. Which of the following statements is (3) By electron gain enthalpy and the
incorrect? ionization enthalpy.
(1) The formation of ionic compounds (4) None of these
depends upon the ease of formation
of the positive and negative ions 4. Assertion: The lesser the lattice enthalpy
from the respective neutral atoms. more stable is the ionic compound.
(2) Stability of ionic compounds depend Reason: The lattice enthalpy is greater,
upon arrangement of the positive and for ions of greater charge and smaller
negative ions in the solid. radii.
(3) Formation of positive ion involves (1) Assertion is correct, reason is
addition of electron(s) while that of correct; reason is a correct
negative ion involves removal of explanation for assertion.
electron(s). (2) Assertion is correct, reason is
(4) None of these correct; reason is not a correct
explanation for assertion
2. Complete the following statement by (3) Assertion is correct, reason is
choosing the appropriate option. incorrect
Ionic bonds will be formed more easily (4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
between elements with comparatively correct.
A and elements with 5. Match the columns-
comparatively high negative value of Column-I Column-II
B . A. HCl p. Covalent compound
(1) A = low electronegativity with directional
B = ionization enthalpy bond
(2) A = low ionization enthalpy B. CO2 q. Ionic compound
B = electron gain enthalpy
with non-
(3) A = high ionization enthalpy
directional bonds
B = electron gain enthalpy
(4) A = high electronegativity C. NaCl r. Polar molecule
B = ionization enthalpy D. CCl4 s. Non-polar molecule

3. In ionic solids crystal structure get
stabilized-
(1) By the energy released in the
formation of crystal lattice.
(2) By achieving octet of electrons
around the ionic species in gaseous
state.
(1) A – (p, q, r), B – (q, r), C – (p, q),
D – (r)
(2) A – (q), B – (r), C – (p), D – (s)
(3) A – (p, r), B – (p, s), C – (q),
D – (p, s)
(4) A – (q), B – (r), C – (p, q), D – (s)

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6. The correct expected order of decreasing 10. Which of the following order is correct?
  
lattice energy is- (1) Li(aq)  Na (aq)  K(aq) ; Ionic
(1) CaO > MgBr2 > CsI mobility
  
(2) MgBr2 > CaO > CsI (2) Li(aq)  Na (aq)  K(aq) ; Hydrated
(3) CsI > MgBr2 > CaO size
(4) CsI > CaO > MgBr2   
(3) F(aq)  Cl(aq)  Br(aq) ; extent of
hydration
7. All of the following lists include at least 
(4) F(aq) 
 Cl(aq) 
 Br(aq) ; Ionic
one ionic compound except-
mobility
(1) NO2, NaNO2, KNO3
(2) CF4, CaF2, HF 11. What are true for the formation of an ionic
(3) NaCl, MgCl2, SCl2 bond?
(4) H2S, SO2, SF6 (1) Ionization potential of electropositive
element should be low
8. Select correct statement. (2) Electron affinity of non – metal
(electronegative element) should be
(1) Both lattice energy and hydration
high
energies decrease with increase in
(3) Lattice energy should be high
ionic size. (4) All the above
(2) Lattice energy can be calculated
using born Haber cycle. 12. Statement-I: Solubility of ionic
(3) Ionic mobility decreases on compounds in water depends on both the
increasing hydrated radius of the ion. lattice energy and the hydration energy.
(4) All statements are correct. Statement-II: Ionic compounds dissolve
in water when their hydration exceeds the
lattice energy.
9. When NaF, MgO, KCl and CaS are listed (1) Statement I is incorrect but
in order of increasing lattice energy, Statement II is correct.
which order is correct? (2) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(1) MgO, NaF, KCl, CaS correct.
(2) CaS, MgO, KCl, NaF (3) Both Statement I and Statement II are
(3) KCl, CaS, NaF, MgO incorrect.
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement
(4) KCl, NaF, CaS, MgO
II is incorrect.

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 DPP-9
[Fajan’s rule : Covalent character in ionic compounds]

1. Which of the following is in order of 5. Out of all halides of cesium (Cs+)-

increasing covalent character?
(1) CCl4 < BeCl2 < BCl3 < LiCl
(2) LiCl < CCl4 < BeCl2 < BCl3
(3) LiCl < BeCl2 < BCl3 < CCl4
(4) LiCl < BeCl2 < CCl4 < BCl3
2. Polarizability of halide ions increases in
the order-
(1) F–, I–, Br–, Cl–
(2) Cl–, Br–, I–, F–
(3) I–, Br–, Cl–, F–
(4) F–, Cl–, Br–, I–
3. Which of the following combination of
ion will exhibit highest polarisation?
(1) Fe2+, Br– (2) Ni4+, Br–
(3) Ni2+, Br– (4) Fe3+, Br–
4. SnCl4 is a covalent liquid because-
(1) electron clouds of the Cl– ions are
weakly polarized to envelop the
cation
(2) electron clouds of the Cl– ions are
strongly polarized to envelop the
cation
(3) its molecules are attracted to one
another by strong van der Waals'
forces
(4) Sn shows inert pair effect
(1) CsF has maximum lattice energy
(2) CsI has maximum covalent character
(3) CsI has least solubility
(4) all are correct
6. CuI2 is unstable even at ordinary
temperature because-
(1) Iodide ion acts as a very good
reducing agent and it promote
conversion of cupric ions (Cu2+) into
cuprous ions (Cu+)
(2) The Cu2+ ion with a 17 electrons
outer shell has weak polarising
power
(3) CuI2 has very large ionic character
(4) All of the above
7. Which is not correct for covalent
character?
(1) SbCl5 > SbCl3
(2) CaCl2 > ZnCl2
(3) SnCl4 > SnCl2
(4) UF6 > UF4
8. According to Fajan’s rule covalent
character is favoured by-
(1) large cation and small anion
(2) small cation and large anion
(3) large cation and large anion
(4) small cation and small anion

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9. Which of the following order is incorrect? 12. Assertion: Lithium fluoride is most
(1) Ionic character = MCl < MCl2 < covalent in nature.
MCl3 Reason: Large anions can be easily
(2) Palarizibility = O2– < S2– < Se2– distorted.
(3) Polarising power = Na+ < Ca+2 < (1) Assertion is correct, reason is
Mg+2 < Al+3 correct; reason is a correct
(4) Covalent character = LiF < LiCl < explanation for assertion.
LiBr < LiI (2) Assertion is correct, reason is
correct; reason is not a correct
10. Which of the following pairs of elements explanation for assertion.
forms a compound with maximum ionic (3) Assertion is correct, reason is
character? incorrect.
(1) Na and F (2) Cs and F (4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
(3) Na and C (4) Cs and I correct.

11. Among the following, the maximum

covalent character is shown by which
compound-
(1) MgCl2 (2) FeCl2
(3) AlCl3 (4) SnCl2

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 DPP-10
[Molecular orbital theory: Types, Bond order,
Bond length and Bond energy]
1. Atomic orbital is monocentric while a
molecular orbital is polycentric. What is
the meaning of above statement ?
(1) Electron density in atomic orbital is
given by the electron distribution
around a nucleus in an atom. While
in molecular orbital it is given by the
electron distribution around group of
nuclei in a molecule.
(2) While an electron in an atomic
orbital is influenced by one nucleus,
in a molecular orbital it is influenced
by two or more nuclei depending
upon the number of atoms in the
molecule.
(3) The electron in an atomic orbital is
present in one nucleus while in
molecular orbital electrons are
present on more than one nuclei
depending upon the number of atoms
in the molecule.
(4) All of these
2. In an anti-bonding molecular orbital,
electron density is minimum-
(1) around one atom of the molecule
(2) between the two nuclei of the
molecule
(3) at the region away from the nuclei of
the molecule
(4) at no place
3. The given increasing order of energies of
various molecular orbitals is not true for
which of the following molecule?
σ1s < σ*1s < σ2s < σ*2s < (π2px = π2py) <
σ2pz < (π*2px = π*2py) < σ*2pz
(1) B2 (2) C2
(3) N2 (4) O2
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4. Mark the incorrect statement in the
following-
(1) the bond order in the species O2, O 2
and O 2 decreases as O 2  O 2  O 2
(2) the bond energy in a diatomic
molecule always increases when an
electron is lost
(3) electrons in antibonding M.O.
contribute to repulsion between two
atoms.
(4) with increase in bond order, bond
length decreases and bond strength
increases.
5. Which of the following statements is/are
not correct for combination of atomic
orbitals?
(i) The combining atomic orbitals must
have the same or nearly the same
energy.
(ii) Greater the extent of overlap, the
greater will be the electron density
between the nuclei of a molecular
orbital.
(iii) 2pz orbital of one atom can combine
with either of 2px, 2py or 2pz orbital
of other atom as these orbitals have
same energy.
(1) (i) and (ii)
(2) (iii) only
(3) (i) only
(4) (ii) and (iii)
6. Match the columns- (1) In N2+ the N–N bond is weakens
Column-I Column-II Column-III (2) In O2+ the bond order increases
(ABMO) (BMO) (3) In O2+ the Para magnetism decreases
A.  1s p. i. (4) N2+ becomes diamagnetic

9. Anti-bonding molecular orbital is formed by

(1) Addition of wave functions of atomic
B.  2pz q. ii.
orbitals.
(2) Subtraction of wave functions of
atomic orbitals.
C.  2px r. iii. (3) Multiplication of wave functions of
atomic orbitals.
(4) Finding the arithmetic mean.
(1) A – (q, iii), B – (r, i), C – (p, ii)
(2) A – (q, iii), B – (p, ii), C – (r, i) 10. Match the species in Column I with the
type of hybrid orbitals in Column II.
(3) A – (p, iii), B – (q, ii), C – (r, i)
Column I Column II
(4) A – (p, ii), B – (q, iii), C – (r, i) (a) polar diatomic (i) C
molecule
7. Assertion: Bonding molecular orbital has (b) Resonance (ii) LiF
greater stability than corresponding (c) Ionic Solid (iii) H2
antibonding molecular orbital. (d) Covalent solid (iv) HF
Reason: The electron density in a (v) O3
bonding molecular orbital is located away (1) (a)-(iii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(i) (d)-(ii)
from the space between the nuclei while (2) (a)-(v) (b)-(i) (c)-(ii) (d)-(iii)
in antibonding molecular orbital it is (3) (a)-(iv) (b)-(v) (c)-(ii) (d)-(i)
located between the nuclei of the bonded (4) (a)-(iii) (b)-(i) (c)-(v)(d)-(iv)
atoms.
(1) Assertion is correct, reason is 11. In the formation of N2+, the electron is lost
correct; reason is a correct
from
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is (1) σ – orbital (2) π – orbital
correct; reason is not a correct (3) σ* – orbital (4) π* – orbital
explanation for assertion
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is 12. Select correct order of the bond strengths
incorrect in the following given molecules/
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is molecular ions
correct.
(1) O2 > O2+ > O2– > O22–
(2) O22– > O2– > O2+ > O2
8. N2 and O2 are converted to monopositive
(3) O2+ > O2 > O2– > O22–
cations N2+ and O2+ respectively. Which is
incorrect? (4) O22– > O2– > O2 > O2+

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 DPP-11
[Hydrogen Bonding: Types of H-bond and its Applications]

1. Which of the following are correctly (1) C3H8, CH3OCH3, CH3CH2OH

classified? (2) CH3CH2OH, CH3OCH3, C3H8
Intermolecular Intramolecular (3) CH3OCH3, C3H8, CH3CH2OH
H–bonding H–bonding (4) CH3CH2OH, C3H8, CH3OCH3
(1) HF H2O
(2) CH3OH HF 5. Which of the following is false?
(3) H2O o-nitrophenol (1) van der Waals' forces are responsible
(4) HF p-nitrophenol for the formation of molecular
crystals.
2. The boiling point of p-nitrophenol is
(2) Branching lowers the boiling points
higher than that of o-nitrophenol because-
(1) NO2 group at p-position behave in a of isomeric organic compounds due
different way from that at o-position. to reduction in the van der Waals'
(2) intramolecular hydrogen bonding force of attraction.
exists in p-nitrophenol (3) In graphite, van der Waals' forces act
(3) there is intermolecular hydrogen between the carbon layers.
bonding in p-nitrophenol (4) Boiling point of NH3 is greater than
(4) p-nitrophenol has a higher molecular
SbH3.
weight than o-nitrophenol.

3. Which one of the following is the correct 6. All of the following properties of liquids
order of interactions? increase with increasing strengths of
(1) Covalent < hydrogen bonding < intermolecular forces except-
vander Waals < dipole-dipole (1) boiling point
(2) vander Waals < hydrogen bonding < (2) enthalpy of vaporization
dipole-dipole < covalent
(3) vapour pressure
(3) vander Waals < dipole-dipole <
hydrogen bonding < covalent (4) viscosity
(4) Dipole-dipole < vander Waals <
hydrogen bonding < covalent. 7. Identify the principal type of solute-
solvent interaction in a solution of
4. The compounds C3H8, CH3CH2OH and CH3NH2 in H2O.
CH3OCH3 have very similar molar (1) dipole-dipole interaction
masses. When they are arranged in order
(2) ion-dipole interactions
of increasing strength of their
(3) dispersion forces
intermolecular forces, what is the correct
order? (4) hydrogen bonding

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8. Assertion: Boiling points of alcohols are 10. H – Bonding plays an important role in the
higher than ether. following phenomenon
Reason: Alcohols can exhibit H-bonding, (1) Ice floats in water
while ethers cannot. (2) Dimension of Acetic acid in benzene
(1) Assertion is correct, reason is (3) Amine are miscible in water
correct; reason is a correct (4) All the above
explanation for assertion.
(2) Assertion is correct, reason is 11. Strongest hydrogen bonding is shown by
correct; reason is not a correct (1) H2O
explanation for assertion. (2) NH3
(3) Assertion is correct, reason is (3) HF
incorrect. (4) H2S
(4) Assertion is incorrect, reason is
correct. 12. The high density of water compared to ice
is due to
9. Sugar is covalent molecule but is highly (1) H – bonding interactions
soluble in water due to formation of (2) Dipole – dipole interactions
(1) Hydrogen bond (3) Dipole – induced dipole interaction
(2) Ionic Bond (4) Induced dipole – induced dipole
(3) Intermolecular H – bond interactions
(4) Intramolecular H – Bond

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