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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Guide

The document covers various concepts in chemical bonding and molecular structure, including the octet rule, dipole moments in NH3 and NF3, and the distinction between sigma and pi bonds. It discusses resonance in CO32−, molecular shapes using the VSEPR model, bond order calculations, and hybridization in PCl5. Additionally, it explains molecular orbital theory in the context of O2 and N2 formation, hydrogen bonding, and the differences in molecular geometries of NH3 and H2O compared to CO2.

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Guide

The document covers various concepts in chemical bonding and molecular structure, including the octet rule, dipole moments in NH3 and NF3, and the distinction between sigma and pi bonds. It discusses resonance in CO32−, molecular shapes using the VSEPR model, bond order calculations, and hybridization in PCl5. Additionally, it explains molecular orbital theory in the context of O2 and N2 formation, hydrogen bonding, and the differences in molecular geometries of NH3 and H2O compared to CO2.

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CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

1. Define octet rule. Write its significance and limitations.

2. Which out of NH3 and NF3 has higher dipole moment and why?

3. Distinguish between a sigma and a pi bond.

4. Explain the important aspects of resonance with reference to the CO32− ion.

5. Discuss the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model:

BeCl2, BCl3, SiCl4, AsF5, H2S, PH3

6. What is meant by the term bond order? Calculate the bond order of: N2, O2, O2+and O2–.

7. Describe the hybridization in case of PCl5. Why are the axial bonds longer as compared

to equatorial bonds?

8. Use molecular orbital theory to explain why the Be2 molecule does not exist.

9. What is meant by hybridization of atomic orbitals? Describe the shapes of sp, sp2,

sp3 hybrid orbitals.

10. Define hydrogen bond. Is it weaker or stronger than the van der Waals forces?

11. Write the following bond Parameters

i) Bond Length ii) Bond Angle iii) Bond Enthalpy iv) Bond Order

12. Explain the Formation of O2 Molecule Using Molecular Orbital Theory

13. Explain the Formation of N2 Molecule Using Molecular Orbital Theory

14. Although geometries of NH3 and H2O molecules are distorted tetrahedral, bond angle

in water is less than that of ammonia. Discuss

15. Although both CO2 and H2O are triatomic molecules, the shape of H2O molecule is

bent while that of CO2 is linear. Explain this on the basis of dipole moment.

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