According to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in Cl2?
4p on Cl and 4p on Cl
3p on Cl and 3p on Cl
sp on Cl and sp on Cl
3s on Cl and 3s on Cl
2p on Cl and 2p on Cl
Answer: 3p on Cl and 3p on Cl
The molecular geometry of the IF5 molecule is ________, and this molecule is ________.
trigonal bipyramidal, polar
trigonal bipyramidal, nonpolar
trigonal planar, polar
square pyramidal, polar
square pyramidal, nonpolar
Answer: square pyramidal, polar
For molecules with only one central atom, how many lone pairs on the central atom guarantees molecular polarity?
1
2
1 or 2
3
1 or 3
Answer: 1
ClF3 has ""T-shaped"" geometry. There is/are ________ non-bonding domain(s) in this molecule.
4
2
3
1
0
Answer: 2
Molecular Orbital theory correctly predicts diamagnetism of fluorine gas, F2. This is because ________.
the bond order in F2 can be shown to be equal to 1.
there are more electrons in the bonding orbitals than in the antibonding orbitals.
all electrons in the MO electron configuration of F2 are paired.
the energy of the π2pMOs is higher than that of the σ2p MO.
the F—F bond enthalpy is very low.
Answer:
all electrons in the MO electron configuration of F2 are paired.
The hybridizations of bromine in BrF5 and of arsenic in AsF5 are ________ and ________, respectively.
sp3, sp3dsp3d,
sp3d2sp3d,
sp3 sp3d2,
sp3d2, sp3d
sp3dsp3d2, sp3d2
Answer: sp3d2, sp3d
The hybrid orbital set used by the central atom in SO3 is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp2
The electron-domain geometry and molecular geometry of the nitrite ion are ________ and ________, respectively.
trigonal bipyramidal, trigonal planar
tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal
trigonal bipyramidal,T-shaped
trigonal planar, bent
T-shaped, trigonal planar
Answer: trigonal planar, bent
________ hybrid orbitals are used for bonding by Xe in the XeF4 molecule.
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
sp
Answer: sp3d2
n a typical multiple bond, the σ bond results from overlap of ________ orbitals and the π bond(s) result from overlap of ________ orbitals.
hybrid, atomic
hybrid, hybrid
atomic, hybrid
hybrid, hybrid or atomic
hybrid or atomic, hybrid or atomic
Answer: hybrid, atomic
Of the molecules below, only ________ is nonpolar.
PF3
Br2S
TeCl2
HCl
BeH2
Answer: BeH2
Based on molecular orbital theory, the bond order of the H—H bond in the H2+ ion is ________.
0
1/2
1
3/2
2
Answer:
1/2
Based on molecular orbital theory, the only molecule in the list below that has unpaired electrons is ________.
C2
N2
F2
O2
Li2
Answer: O2
n comparing the same two atoms bonded together, the ________ the bond order, the ________ the bond length, and the ________ the bond energy.
smaller, longer, smaller
greater, greater, greater
greater, longer, greater
greater, shorter, smaller
smaller, greater, greater
Answer:
smaller, longer, smaller
According to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in Br2?
3s
3p
4s
4p
3d
Answer: 4p
The N-N bond in HNNH consists of ________.
one σ bond and one π bond
one σ bond and two π bonds
two σ bonds and one π bond
two σ bonds and two π bonds
one σ bond and no π bonds
Answer:
one σ bond and one π bond
In counting the electron domains around the central atom in VSEPR theory, a ________ is not included.
nonbonding pair of electrons
single covalent bond core level electron pair
double covalent bond
triple covalent bond
Answer: core level electron pair
he electron-domain geometry and molecular geometry of iodine trichloride are ________ and ________, respectively.
trigonal bipyramidal, trigonal planar
tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal
trigonal bipyramidal, T-shaped
octahedral, trigonal planar
T-shaped, trigonal planar
Answer: trigonal bipyramidal, T-shaped
The angles between sp2 orbitals are ________.
45°
180°
90°
109.5°
120°
Answer: 120°
There are ________ σ bonds and ________ π bonds in H3C–CH2–CH=CH–CH2–C≡CH.
14, 2
10, 3
12, 2
13, 2
16, 3
Answer:
16, 3
According to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in Br2?
3s
3p
4s
4p
3d
Answer: 4p
Based on molecular orbital theory, the bond orders of the H—H bonds in H2, H2+, and H2- are ________, respectively
1, 0, and 0
1, 1/2, and 0
1, 0, and 1/2
1, 1/2, and 1/2
1, 2, and 0
Answer:
1, 1/2, and 1/2
Of the molecules below, only ________ is nonpolar.
PF3
Br2S
TeCl2
HCl
BeH2
Answer: BeH2
For a molecule with the formula AB2, the molecular shape is ________.
linear or bent
linear or trigonal planar
linear or T-shaped
T-shaped
trigonal planar
Answer: linear or bent
The molecular geometry of the CS2 molecule is ________.
linear
bent
tetrahedral
trigonal planar
T-shaped
Answer: linear
A typical double bond ________.
is stronger and shorter than a single bond
consists of one σ bond and one π bond
imparts rigidity to a molecule
consists of two shared electron pairs
All of the above answers are correct.
Answer:
All of the above answers are correct.
When three atomic orbitals are mixed to form hybrid orbitals, how many hybrid orbitals are formed?
six
four
five
three
one
Answer: three
The hybrid orbitals used for bonding by Xe in the unstable XeF2 molecule are ________ orbitals.
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
sp
Answer: sp3d
An antibonding π orbital contains a maximum of ________ electrons.
1
2
4
6
8
Answer:
2
An antibonding MO ________ the corresponding bonding MO.
is always lower in energy than
can accommodate more electrons than
can accommodate fewer electrons than is always higher in energy than
is always degenerate with
Answer: is always higher in energy than
ClF3 has ""T-shaped"" geometry. There is/are ________ non-bonding domain(s) in this molecule.
4
2
3
1
0
Answer: 2
In order to exhibit delocalized π bonding, a molecule must have ________.
at least two π bonds
at least two resonance structures
at least three σ bonds
at least four atoms
trigonal planar electron domain geometry
Answer:
at least two resonance structures
According to MO theory, overlap of two p atomic orbitals produces ________.
two bonding molecular orbitals one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital
two bonding molecular orbitals and two antibonding molecular orbitals
two bonding molecular orbitals and one antibonding molecular orbital
three bonding molecular orbitals and three antibonding molecular orbitals
Answer: one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital
The central atom in a certain molecule has 2 nonbonded electron pairs and 4 bonded electron pairs in its valence shell. The molecular geometry of this molecule is ________.
seesaw
square planar
linear
trigonal bipyramidal
T-shaped
Answer:
square planar
The electron-domain geometry of a sulfur-centered compound is trigonal bipyramidal. The hybridization of the central sulfur atom is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp3d
According to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in Cl2?
4p on Cl and 4p on Cl
3p on Cl and 3p on Cl
sp on Cl and sp on Cl
3s on Cl and 3s on Cl
2p on Cl and 2p on Cl
Answer: 3p on Cl and 3p on Cl
he blending of one s atomic orbital and one p atomic orbital produces ________.
two sp hybrid orbitals
two sp2 hybrid orbitals
two sp3 hybrid orbitals
three sp hybrid orbitals
three sp2 hybrid orbitals
Answer: two sp hybrid orbitals
The electron-domain geometry of ________ is tetrahedral.
CBr4
PH3
CCl2
Br2
Xe
F4
all of the above except XeF4
Answer: all of the above except XeF4
The molecular geometry of the BeCl2 molecule is ________, and this molecule is ________.
bent, nonpolar
linear, polar
bent, polar
seesaw, polar
linear, nonpolar
Answer: linear, nonpolar
n order to produce sp2 hybrid orbitals, ________ s atomic orbital(s) and ________ p atomic orbital(s) must be mixed.
one, two
one, three
one, one
two, two
two, three
Answer: one, two
The electron-domain geometry and the molecular geometry of a molecule of the general formula ABn are ________.
never the same
always the same
sometimes the same
not related
mirror images of one another
Answer: sometimes the same
For a molecule with the formula AB2, the molecular shape is ________.
linear or bent
linear or trigonal planar
linear or T-shaped
T-shaped
trigonal planar
Answer: linear or bent
Which of the following molecules or ions will exhibit delocalized bonding?
NO2- NH4+ N3-
NH4+ and N3-
NO2- only
NO2-, NH4+, and N3-
N3- only
NO2- and N3-
Answer: NO2- only
The hybridizations of nitrogen in NF3 and NH3 are ________ and ________, respectively.
sp2, sp2
sp, sp3
sp3, sp
sp3, sp3
sp2, sp3
Answer: sp3, sp3
he electron domain and molecular geometry of SO3 are ________.
trigonal bipyramidal, trigonal planar
trigonal planar, bent
trigonal bipyramidal, T-shaped
trigonal planar, trigonal planar
octahedral, seesaw
Answer: trigonal planar, trigonal planar
The central Xe atom in the XeF4 molecule has ________ unbonded electron pair(s) and ________ bonded electron pair(s) in its valence shell.
1, 4
2, 4
4, 0
4, 1
4, 2
Answer: 2, 4
The more effectively two atomic orbitals overlap, ________.
the more bonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the higher will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the lower will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
the higher will be the energies of both bonding and antibonding MOs that result
the fewer antibonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
Answer:
the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
Using the VSEPR model, the electron-domain geometry of the central atom in ClF3 is ________.
linear
trigonal planar
tetrahedral
trigonal bipyramidal
octahedral
Answer: trigonal bipyramidal
he hybridization of the carbon atom in carbon dioxide is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp
Of the following species, ________ will have bond angles of 120°.
PH3
ClF3
NCl3
BCl3
All of these will have bond angles of 120°.
Answer: BCl3
he hybridization scheme for BeF2 is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp
Using the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the central atom in PCl3 is ________.
linear
trigonal planar
tetrahedral
bent
trigonal pyramidal
Answer: trigonal pyramidal
PCl5 has ________ electron domains and a ________ molecular arrangement.
6, trigonal bipyramidal
6, tetrahedral
5, square pyramidal
5, trigonal bipyramidal
6, seesaw
Answer: 5, trigonal bipyramidal
The hybridization of carbon in the H—C ≡ N: molecule is ________.
sp2
s2p
s3p
sp
sp3
Answer:
sp
n comparing the same two atoms bonded together, the ________ the bond order, the ________ the bond length, and the ________ the bond energy.
smaller, longer, smaller
greater, greater, greater
greater, longer, greater
greater, shorter, smaller
smaller, greater, greater
Answer:
smaller, longer, smaller
Of the following molecules, only ________ is polar.
BeCl2
BF3
CBr4
SiH2Cl2
Cl2
Answer: SiH2Cl2
In order to exhibit delocalized π bonding, a molecule must have ________.
at least two π bonds
at least two resonance structures
at least three σ bonds
at least four atoms
trigonal planar electron domain geometry
Answer:
at least two resonance structures
The bond order of a homonuclear diatomic molecule can be decreased by ________.
removing electrons from a bonding MO or adding electrons to an antibonding MO
adding electrons to a bonding MO or removing electrons from an antibonding MO
adding electrons to any MO
removing electrons from any MO
The bond order of a homonuclear diatomic molecule cannot be decreased by any means.
Answer:
removing electrons from a bonding MO or adding electrons to an antibonding MO
For molecules with only one central atom, how many lone pairs on the central atom guarantees molecular polarity?
1
2
1 or 2
3
1 or 3
Answer: 1
f the following, the central atom is sp3d2 hybridized only in ________.
PCl5
XeF4
PH3
Br3-
BeF2
Answer:
XeF4
The electron-domain geometry and the molecular geometry of a molecule of the general formula ABn will always be the same if ________.
there are no lone pairs on the central atom
there is more than one central atom
n is greater than four
n is less than four
the octet rule is obeyed
Answer:
there are no lone pairs on the central atom
The more effectively two atomic orbitals overlap, ________.
the more bonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the higher will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the lower will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
the higher will be the energies of both bonding and antibonding MOs that result
the fewer antibonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
Answer: the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
according to valence bond theory, which orbitals overlap in the formation of the bond in HCl?
1s on H and 2p on Cl
2s on H and 3p on Cl
1s on H and 3s on Cl
1s on H and 3p on Cl
1s on H and 4p on Cl
Answer: 1s on H and 3p on Cl
In a typical multiple bond, the σ bond results from overlap of ________ orbitals and the π bond(s) result from overlap of ________ orbitals.
hybrid, atomic
hybrid, hybrid
atomic, hybrid
hybrid, hybrid or atomic
hybrid or atomic, hybrid or atomic
Answer:
hybrid, atomic
Of the following molecules, only ________ is polar.
CCl4
BCl3
NCl3
BeCl2
Cl2
Answer: NCl3
The hybrid orbitals used for bonding by the sulfur atom in the SF4 molecule are ________ orbitals.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp3d
A molecular orbital can accommodate a maximum of ________ electron(s).
1
2
4
6
12
Answer: 2
Using the VSEPR model, the molecular geometry of the central atom in CH4 is ________.
linear
trigonal planar
tetrahedral
bent
trigonal pyramidal
Answer: tetrahedral
Based on molecular orbital theory, the bond order of the Be Be bond in the Be2 molecule is ________.
0
1
2
3
4
Answer: 0
The more effectively two atomic orbitals overlap, ________.
the more bonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the higher will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the lower will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
the higher will be the energies of both bonding and antibonding MOs that result
the fewer antibonding MOs will be produced by the combination
the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
Answer:
the lower will be the energy of the resulting bonding MO and the higher will be the energy of the resulting antibonding MO
In comparing the same two atoms bonded together, the ________ the bond order, the ________ the bond length, and the ________ the bond energy.
smaller, longer, smaller
greater, greater, greater
greater, longer, greater
greater, shorter, smaller
smaller, greater, greater
Answer:
smaller, longer, smaller
________ hybrid orbitals are used for bonding by Xe in the XeF4 molecule.
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
sp
Answer: sp3d2
The Lewis structure of carbon monoxide is given below. The hybridizations of the carbon and oxygen atoms in carbon monoxide are ________ and ________, respectively.
: C ≡ O :
sp, sp3
sp2, sp3
sp3, sp2
sp, sp
sp2, sp2
Answer:
sp, sp
According to MO theory, overlap of two s atomic orbitals produces ________.
one bonding molecular orbital and one hybrid orbital
two bonding molecular orbitals
two bonding molecular orbitals and two antibonding molecular orbitals
two bonding molecular orbitals and one antibonding molecular orbital
one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital
Answer: one bonding molecular orbital and one antibonding molecular orbital
The carbon-carbon σ bond in ethylene, H2C=CH2, results from the overlap of ________.
sp hybrid orbitals
sp3 hybrid orbitals
sp2 hybrid orbitals
s atomic orbitals
p atomic orbitals
Answer:
sp2 hybrid orbitals
Using the VSEPR model, the electron-domain geometry of the central atom in O3 is ________.
linear trigonal planar
tetrahedral
trigonal bipyramidal
octahedral
Answer: trigonal planar
The molecular geometry of ________ is square planar.
CCl4
XeF4
PH3
XeF2
ICl3
Answer: XeF4
Of the molecules below, only ________ is polar.
CO2
CH4
PF5
SnF3
H2
Answer: SnF3
The Cl-Si-Cl bond angle in the SiCl2F2 molecule is approximately ________.
90°
109.5°
120°
180°
60°
Answer: 109.5°
A typical triple bond ________.
consists of one σ bond and two π bonds
consists of three shared electrons
consists of two σ bonds and one π bond
consists of six shared electron pairs
is longer than a single bond
Answer:
consists of one σ bond and two π bonds
There is/are ________ hybridized s atomic orbital(s) in an sp-hybridized carbon atom.
4
0
3
1
2
Answer: 1
A triatomic molecule cannot be linear if the hybridization of the central atoms is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp2 or sp3
sp2d or sp3d2
Answer: sp2 or sp3
A typical double bond consists of ________.
three sigma bonds
three pi bonds
one sigma and two pi bonds
one sigma and one pi bond
three ionic bonds
Answer: one sigma and one pi bond
The electron-domain geometry and the molecular geometry of a molecule of the general formula ABn will always be the same if ________.
there are no lone pairs on the central atom
there is more than one central atom
n is greater than four
n is less than four
the octet rule is obeyed
Answer: there are no lone pairs on the central atom
The molecular geometry of the CHF3 molecule is ________, and the molecule is ________.
trigonal pyramidal, polar
tetrahedral, nonpolar
seesaw, nonpolar
tetrahedral, polar
seesaw, polar
Answer: tetrahedral, polar
The bond angles in a tetrahedral molecule are ________ degrees.
109.5
120
90
45
<45
Answer: 109.5
The molecular geometry of the PHCl2 molecule is ________.
bent
trigonal planar
trigonal pyramidal
tetrahedral
T-shaped
Answer: trigonal pyramidal
A triatomic molecule cannot be linear if the hybridization of the central atoms is ________.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp2 or sp3
sp2d or sp3d2
Answer: sp2 or sp3
The F-N-F bond angle in the NF3 molecule is slightly less than ________.
90°
109.5°
120°
180°
60°
Answer: 109.5°
There is/are ________ hybridized s atomic orbital(s) in an sp-hybridized carbon atom.
4
0
3
1
2
Answer: 1
The hybrid orbitals used for bonding by the sulfur atom in the SF4 molecule are ________ orbitals.
sp
sp2
sp3
sp3d
sp3d2
Answer: sp3d
The molecular geometry of the BeCl2 molecule is ________, and this molecule is ________.
bent, nonpolar
linear, polar
bent, polar
seesaw, polar
linear, nonpolar
Answer: linear, nonpolar
Of the following molecules, only ________ is polar.
BeCl2
BF3
CBr4
SiH2Cl2
Cl2
Answer: SiH2Cl2
The F-B-F bond angle in the BF3 molecule is ________.
90°
109.5°
120°
180°
60°
Answer: 120°
In order to produce sp2 hybrid orbitals, ________ s atomic orbital(s) and ________ p atomic orbital(s) must be mixed.
one, two
one, three
one, one
two, two
two, three
Answer: one, two