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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Assignment ( 2 marks each )
1. Write the Lewis symbols for the following elements and predict their group va-
lence :
Chlorine and Calcium (Given : Atomic number of Cl = 17, Ca = 20)
2. State octet rule. Give one example of a compound of sulphur in which it obeys
octet rule.
3. Use Lewis symbols to show electron transfer between the following atoms to
form cations and anions :
(a) Na and Cl (b) Ca and F
4. Write two limitations of the octet rule.
5. Define electronegativity. How does it differ from electron gain enthalpy ?
6. Write the resonating structures of the following species :
(a) O3 (b) CO2
7. Calculate the formal charges of the three atoms in O3 molecule.
8. Write Lewis dot symbols for the following ions :
Li+, O2−, Mg2+, N3−
(Given Atomic no. of Li = 3, O = 8, Mg = 12, N = 7)
9. Using VSEPR theory, draw the shapes of SF6 and BrF5 molecules. Also write
the state of hybridization of their central atoms.
10. You are given the electronic configurations of five neutral atoms A, B, C, D and
E:
A = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
B = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
C = 1s2 2s2 2p1
D = 1s2 2s2 2p5
E = 1s2 2s2 2p6
Write the empirical formula for the molecules containing (i) A and D, (ii) B and D,
(iii) Only D, (iv) Only E.
11. Define bond enthalpy. Explain why bond enthalpy of fluorine is less than that of
chlorine.
12. Write two points of difference between σ and π-bond.
13. Although F is more electronegative than N, the resultant dipole moment of NH3
(4.90 × 10−30 c.m) is greater than that of NF3 (0.80 × 10−30 c.m). Explain with
their structures.
14. What is meant by the term bond order in Lewis concept ? Calculate the bond
order of CO and Be2.
15. Draw diagrams showing the formation of a double bond and a triple bond be-
tween carbon atoms in C2H4 and C2H2 molecules.

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