2.

1 Which of the following does

not describe a sigma bond?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Overlap of two s orbitals

Overlap of one s orbital and the end of a p orbital
Side-by-side overlap of p orbitals.
Overlap of the end of two p orbitals

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2.1 Which of the following does

not describe a sigma bond?
a)
b)
c)
d)

Overlap of two s orbitals

Overlap of one s orbital and the end of a p orbital
Side-by-side overlap of p orbitals
Overlap of the end of two p orbitals

Explanation:
The side-by-side overlap of p orbitals is a pi bond.

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2.2 How many sigma and pi bonds

are in a double bond?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Two sigma bonds

Two pi bonds
One sigma bond and one pi bond
Two gamma bonds
One sigma bond and one gamma bond

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2.2 How many sigma and pi bonds

are in a double bond?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Two sigma bonds

Two pi bonds
One sigma bond and one pi bond
Two gamma bonds
One sigma bond and one gamma bond

Explanation:
The sigma bond is from the overlap of s orbitals; the pi bond is from
the overlap of p orbitals.
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2.3 Give the bond angle for CH4.

a) 90o
b) 104.5o
c) 107o

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d) 109.5o
e) 120o

2.3 Give the bond angle for CH4.

a)
b)
c)

90o
104.5o
107o

d)
e)

109.5o
120o

Explanation:
CH4 has a tetrahedral shape, is sp3 hybridized, and has a bond
angle of 109.5o.

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2.4 Give the hybridization for CH3CN.

a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.4 Give the hybridization for CH3CN.

a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.5 Give the shape for CH3CN.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Bent
Linear
Trigonal planar
Trigonal pyramidal
Tetrahedral

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2.5 Give the shape for CH3CN.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Bent
Linear
Trigonal planar
Trigonal pyramidal
Tetrahedral

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2.6 Give the bond angle for CH3CN.

a) 90o
b) 104.5o
c) 107o

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d) 109.5o
e) 180o

2.6 Give the bond angle for CH3CN.

a) 90o
b) 104.5o
c) 107o

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d) 109.5o
e) 180o

2.7 Give the hybridization for

the carbon in H2CO.
a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.7 Give the hybridization for

the carbon in H2CO.
a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.8 Give the bond angle for H2CO.

a) 90o
b) 120o
c) 107o

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d) 109.5o
e) 180o

2.8 Give the bond angle for H2CO.

a) 90o
b) 120o
c) 107o

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d) 109.5o
e) 180o

2.9 Give the shape for H2CO.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Bent
Linear
Trigonal planar
Trigonal pyramidal
Tetrahedral

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2.9 Give the shape for H2CO.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Bent
Linear
Trigonal planar
Trigonal pyramidal
Tetrahedral

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2.10 Give the hybridization

for the nitrogen in NH4+.
a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.10 Give the hybridization

for the nitrogen in NH4+.
a)
b)
c)
d)

sp
sp2
sp3
sp4

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2.11 Identify the type of isomer for

CH3OCH3 and CH3CH2OH.

a)
b)
c)
d)

Stereoisomer
Conformational isomer
Constitutional isomer
Geometric isomer

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2.11 Identify the type of isomer for

CH3OCH3 and CH3CH2OH.

a)
b)
c)
d)

Stereoisomer
Conformational isomer
Constitutional isomer
Geometric isomer

Explanation:
Constitutional isomers differ in the way the atoms are connected.

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2.12 Identify the compound that has

London dispersion forces.
a)

CH3OCH3

d)

CH3Cl

b)

CH3CH2OH

e)

(CH3)3N

c)

CH3CH3

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2.12 Identify the compound that has

London dispersion forces.
a)

CH3OCH3

d)

CH3Cl

b)

CH3CH2OH

e)

(CH3)3N

c)

CH3CH3

Explanation:
London dispersion forces are forces between nonpolar molecules.

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2.13 Identify the compound that has

hydrogen bonding.
a)

CH3OCH3

d)

CH3Cl

b)

CH3CH2OH

e)

(CH3)3N

c)

CH3CH3

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2.13 Identify the compound that has

hydrogen bonding.
a)

CH3OCH3

d)

CH3Cl

b)

CH3CH2OH

e)

(CH3)3N

c)

CH3CH3

Explanation:
A compound must have an HF, NH, or OH bond to have
hydrogen bonding.

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2.14 Explain why gasoline

does not dissolve in water.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Both are nonpolar.

Both are polar.
Gasoline is polar; water is nonpolar.
Water is polar; gasoline is nonpolar.

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2.14 Explain why gasoline

does not dissolve in water.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Both are nonpolar.

Both are polar.
Gasoline is polar; water is nonpolar.
Water is polar; gasoline is nonpolar.

Explanation:
Gasoline does not dissolve in water because it would have to break
up the hydrogen bonding of water.

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2.15 Explain why ethanol dissolves in water.

a)
b)
c)
d)

Both are nonpolar.

Both are polar.
Ethanol is polar; water is nonpolar.
Water is polar; ethanol is nonpolar.

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2.15 Explain why ethanol dissolves in water.

a)
b)
c)
d)

Both are nonpolar.

Both are polar.
Ethanol is polar; water is nonpolar.
Water is polar; ethanol is nonpolar.

Explanation:
Ethanol and water are both polar.

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2.16 Identify the general structure

of CH3CH2OH.
a)
b)
c)

Ether
Alcohol
Aldehyde

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d)
e)

Ketone
Ester

2.16 Identify the general structure

of CH3CH2OH.
a)
b)
c)

Ether
Alcohol
Aldehyde

d)
e)

Ketone
Ester

Explanation:
Alcohols have the general structure of ROH.

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2.17 Identify the general structure of

CH3CH2COOH.
a)
b)
c)

Ester
Carboxylic acid
Ether

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d)
e)

Aldehyde
Ketone

2.17 Identify the general structure of

CH3CH2COOH.
a)
b)
c)

Ester
Carboxylic acid
Ether

d)
e)

Aldehyde
Ketone

Explanation:
A carboxylic acid has a general structure of RCOOH.

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2.18 Identify the general structure

of CH3CH2CH2CHO.
a)
b)
c)

Ester
Carboxylic acid
Ether

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d)
e)

Aldehyde
Ketone

2.18 Identify the general structure

of CH3CH2CH2CHO.
a)
b)
c)

Ester
Carboxylic acid
Ether

d)
e)

Aldehyde
Ketone

Explanation:
An aldehyde has a general structure of RCHO.

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2.19 Identify an amine.

a)

CH3CH2NHCH3

d)

CH3CH2CHO

b)

CH3CH2CN

e)

CH3COCH2CH3

c)

CH3CH2CONH2

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2.19 Identify an amine.

a)

CH3CH2NHCH3

d)

CH3CH2CHO

b)

CH3CH2CN

e)

CH3COCH2CH3

c)

CH3CH2CONH2

Explanation:
An amine has a formula of RNH2, R2NH, or R3N.

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2.20 Identify a nitrile.

a)

CH3CH2NHCH3

d)

CH3CH2CHO

b)

CH3CH2CN

e)

CH3COCH2CH3

c)

CH3CH2CONH2

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2.20 Identify a nitrile.

a)

CH3CH2NHCH3

d)

CH3CH2CHO

b)

CH3CH2CN

e)

CH3COCH2CH3

c)

CH3CH2CONH2

Explanation:
A nitrile has a formula of RCN.

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