CH 4 Class 11 PQP
CH 4 Class 11 PQP
ACADEMIC SESSION:2024-25
6. Why is a hydrogen bond stronger than van der Waals forces but weaker than covalent
bonds?
7. Explain why the bond angle in ammonia is greater than that in water, even though both
molecules have lone pairs of electrons.
12. a) Explain the difference between the shapes of SF₆ and XeF₄, considering VSEPR
theory.
b) Discuss the molecular orbital diagram of O2, highlighting its bond order and magnetic
properties.
13. Case Study: The discovery of resonance in certain molecules helped to explain their
exceptional stability and bond lengths.
a) Explain why the bond length in the carbonate ion (CO₃²⁻) is intermediate between single
and double bonds.
b) Benzene is more stable than expected based on the Kekulé structure. Explain this stability
in terms of resonance.