Question 1

In benzene (C6H6), what is the hybridization of each carbon atom?

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Question 2

Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in CCl4.

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A)  sp
B)  sp2
C)  sp3
D)  sp3d
E)  sp3d2F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Ibuprofen is used as an analgesic for the relief of pain, and also to help reduce fever.What is the hybridization state of carbon indicated by the arrow in the structure of ibuprofen shown below? 2 C) sp3 D) sp3d E) sp3d2" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)  sp
B)  sp2
C)  sp3
D)  sp3d
E)  sp3d2F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

A central atom with 5 electron pairs (single bonds and/or lone pairs of electrons) could have which of the following molecular geometries? I.Trigonal bipyramidal
II.Seesaw
III.T-shaped
IV.Linear

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A)  I, II, and III
B)  II, III, and IV
C)  I, III, and IV
D)  I, II, and IV
E)  I, II, III, and IVF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

An sp2 hybridized central carbon atom with no lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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A)  1  π\piπ  and 2   σ\sigmaσ  bonds
B)  1  π\piπ  and 3   σ\sigmaσ  bonds
C)  2  π\piπ  and 2   σ\sigmaσ  bonds
D)  3  π\piπ  and 2   σ\sigmaσ  bonds
E)  0  π\piπ  and 4   σ\sigmaσ  bonds F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

N,N-diethyl-m-tolumide (DEET) is the active ingredient in many mosquito repellents.What is the hybridization state of carbon indicated by the arrow in the structure of DEET shown below? 2 C) sp3 D) sp3d E) sp3d2" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >

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A)  sp
B)  sp2
C)  sp3
D)  sp3d
E)  sp3d2F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A sp2 hybridized terminal oxygen atom (bonded to one other atom only) with 2 lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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A)  1 π\piπ  and 1  σ\sigmaσ  bonds
B)  2  π\piπ  and 1  σ\sigmaσ  bonds
C)  1  π\piπ  and 2  σ\sigmaσ  bonds
D)  0  π\piπ  and 2  σ\sigmaσ  bonds
E)  0  π\piπ  and 3  σ\sigmaσ  bonds F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 8

Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of IF5.

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A)  0 lone pairs, square pyramidal
B)  0 lone pairs, trigonal bipyramidal
C)  1 lone pair, octahedral
D)  1 lone pair, square pyramidal
E)  2 lone pairs, pentagonalF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

According to Valence Bond Theory which orbital is left vacant in the molecule BF3?

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A)  sp3
B)  sp2
C)  sp
D)  p
E)  sF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The bond angle in Cl2O is expected to be approximately

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A)  90°
B)  109.5°
C)  120°
D)  145°
E)  180°F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Indicate the number of $\pi$-bonds in C2H4.

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Question 12

A sp3d hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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A)  120° only
B)  120° and 109.5°
C)  109.5° only
D)  120° and 90°
E)  < 90°onlyF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A bonding molecular orbital is of lower energy (more stable)than the atomic orbitals from which it was formed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Predict the molecular geometry and polarity of the SO2 molecule.

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A)  linear, polar
B)  linear, nonpolar
C)  bent, polar
D)  bent, nonpolar
E)  None of the above.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 15

In which of the following would the bonding be weakened with the subtraction of an electron to form a positive molecular ion?

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A)  N2
B)  O2
C)  F2
D)  H2
E)  Cl2F) C) and D)
G) B) and C) A

Question 16

Consider the species N2-, N2, and N2+.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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A)  N2 and N2-
B)  N2+ and N2
C)  N2+ and N2-
D)  only N2-
E)  none are paramagneticF) A) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 17

What is the bond order of Cl2+

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A)  0
B)  0.5
C)  1
D)  1.5
E)  2F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A sp2 hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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A)  145°
B)  120°
C)  109.5°
D)  90°
E)  < 90°F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Consider the species Cl2+, Cl2, and Cl2-.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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A)  only Cl2
B)  Cl2+ and Cl2
C)  Cl2 and Cl2-
D)  Cl2+ and Cl2-
E)  all three are paramagneticF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The number of pi bonds in the oxalate ion (C2O42-) is

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Exam 10: Chemical Bonding Ii: Molecular Geometry and Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals

In benzene (C6H6), what is the hybridization of each carbon atom?

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Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in CCl4.

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Ibuprofen is used as an analgesic for the relief of pain, and also to help reduce fever.What is the hybridization state of carbon indicated by the arrow in the structure of ibuprofen shown below?

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A central atom with 5 electron pairs (single bonds and/or lone pairs of electrons) could have which of the following molecular geometries? I.Trigonal bipyramidal II.Seesaw III.T-shaped IV.Linear

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An sp2 hybridized central carbon atom with no lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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N,N-diethyl-m-tolumide (DEET) is the active ingredient in many mosquito repellents.What is the hybridization state of carbon indicated by the arrow in the structure of DEET shown below?

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A sp2 hybridized terminal oxygen atom (bonded to one other atom only) with 2 lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of IF5.

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According to Valence Bond Theory which orbital is left vacant in the molecule BF3?

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The bond angle in Cl2O is expected to be approximately

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Indicate the number of π\piπ -bonds in C2H4.

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A sp3d hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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A bonding molecular orbital is of lower energy (more stable)than the atomic orbitals from which it was formed.

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Predict the molecular geometry and polarity of the SO2 molecule.

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In which of the following would the bonding be weakened with the subtraction of an electron to form a positive molecular ion?

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Consider the species N2-, N2, and N2+.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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What is the bond order of Cl2+

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A sp2 hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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Consider the species Cl2+, Cl2, and Cl2-.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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The number of pi bonds in the oxalate ion (C2O42-) is

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In benzene (C₆H₆), what is the hybridization of each carbon atom?

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Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in CCl₄.

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An sp² hybridized central carbon atom with no lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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A sp² hybridized terminal oxygen atom (bonded to one other atom only) with 2 lone pairs of electrons has what type of bonding?

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Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular geometry of IF₅.

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According to Valence Bond Theory which orbital is left vacant in the molecule BF₃?

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The bond angle in Cl₂O is expected to be approximately

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Indicate the number of $\pi$ -bonds in C₂H₄.

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A sp³d hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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Predict the molecular geometry and polarity of the SO₂ molecule.

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Consider the species N₂^-, N₂, and N₂⁺.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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What is the bond order of Cl₂⁺

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A sp² hybridized central atom has what angles between its hybrid orbitals?

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Consider the species Cl₂⁺, Cl₂, and Cl₂^-.Which of these species will be paramagnetic?

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The number of pi bonds in the oxalate ion (C₂O₄^2-) is

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