UNIT-4 (Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure)

1. Write the Lewis dot structure for CO 2 .

2. Compare the relative stability of the following species and indicate their
magnetic properties: O2 , O2+ , O2-

3. On the basis of VSEPR theory, predict the shape of:

a) NH4+ b) ClF3
c) XeF4 d) CO2

4. Ethyl alcohol and dimethyl ether are isomeric but have different
boiling points. Why?

5. BeF 2 is linear but SO 2 is not. Explain

6. In which of the following chlorides are the bonds covalent :

NaCl , BaCl 2 , BCl 3 .

7. A molecule has three bond pairs and one lone pair around it. The shape
of the molecule is ______________ (tetrahedral / pyramidal )

8. Which of the following molecules has a polar bond but zero dipole
moment : SO 2 , CO 2 , H 2 O , NH 3

9. Molten NaCl is a good conductor of electricity whereas solid NaCl is a

non-conductor. Explain.

10. What is hybridization? Explain the shape of BF 3 with the help of a

diagram and show the type of hybrid orbitals involved.

11. Describe the hybridisation in case of PCl5. Why are axial bonds longer as
compared to the equatorial bonds

12. Explain why CO32– cannot be represented by a single lewis structure. How can it
be best represented?

14. Acetylene is a linear molecule while ethylene is a planar molecule.

Explain the difference in the shapes of these molecules on the basis
of hybridization.
15. Predict the dipole moment of
(a) a molecule of AX 4 type with a square planar geometry.

(b) a molecule of AX 3 type with a planar triangular geometry.

16. Explain the concept of resonance. What are the guide lines for writing
resonance structures?

17. BeF 2 molecule has a zero dipole moment although Be–F bonds are
polar. Explain?

18. Explain the following giving reasons:

(a) A sigma bond is stronger than a pi bond.
(b) The bond angle in water is 104.5 o instead of the regular
tetrahedral angle of 109 o 28'.
(c) Water has a higher boiling point than H 2 S.
(d) Ionic solids have very high melting points.
(e) Boiling point of noble gases is very low.
(f) NH3 has more dipole moment than NF 3 although N-F bond is more polar than-H
bond.
(g) H2O is a liquid while H2S is a gas.
(h) N2 molecule has higher bond energy than O2 molecule.
(i) O-nitrophenol is steam volatile but p- nitrophenol is not.
(j) Be2 molecule does not exist.