CB
CB
a. +1
b. -2
c. -1
d. 0
10. Assertion (A): Though the central atom of both NH3 and H2O molecules are sp3 hybridised, yet H–N–H
bond angle is greater than that of H–O–H.
Reason (R): This is because nitrogen atom has one lone pair and oxygen atom has two lone pairs.
a. A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is true but R is false.
d. A and R both are false.
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2 Marks
12. What is the total number of σ and π bonds in the following molecules?
a. C2H6 b. C2H4 c. HCOOH d. CH3COOH
14. Amongst the following compounds, which do not obey the octet rule and why?
a. H2O b. PCl5 c. H2SO4 d. BeF2
16. Using the concept of hybridization explain the structures of PCl5 and SF6.
17. CO2 and SO2 are triatomic molecules. Do they have the same dipole moment? Justify your answer.
18. When a magnet is lowered in liquid oxygen, some O2 stick to it. No such behaviour is observed with liquid
N2. Explain.
3 Marks
21. a Label the covalent radius and van der Waals radius (99 and 180 pm respectively) in the diagram of a
chlorine molecule.
5 Marks
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23. Give reasons for the following statements
a. The C-C bond length in ethane is 154 pm whereas in ethylene it is 134 pm.
b. H2O is a liquid whereas H2S is a gas.
c. PCl5 is a reactive molecule.
d. The O- O bond lengths in O3 are the same.
e. BF3 is a non-polar molecule.
Answer key
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. a
11. c
14. b, c, d
15. C2
(σ1s) 2 (σ*1s) 2 (σ2s) 2 (σ * 2s) 2 (π 2px2 = π 2py2 )
B.O = ½ (8-4)
=2
C2 -
(σ1s) 2 (σ*1s) 2 (σ2s) 2 (σ * 2s) 2 (π 2px2 = π 2py2 ) (σ2pz1)
B.O = ½ (9-4)
= 2.5
C22-
(σ1s) 2 (σ*1s) 2 (σ2s) 2 (σ * 2s) 2 (π 2px2 = π 2py2 ) (σ2pz2)
B.O = ½ (10-4)
=3
Increasing bond length
C22- <C2- < C2
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16. PCl5 SF6.
19..
a. H2SO4 b. PCl3 c. H2S
20. a. MgCl2 , Mg2+ - smaller cation, greater charge- greater polarizing power.
b. NaI- I- larger anion, greater polarisability
c. Hg2+, transition element -greater polarizing power.
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21. a.
b.
i. N2
ii. H2
iii. N2
23.
b. H2O molecules are associated to each other using strong H bonds. Since associated they are in liquid
state. In H2S there is no H bond.