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Bromine trifluoride autoionizes to form $\mathrm{BrF}_2^{\oplus}$ and $\mathrm{BrF}_4^{\ominus}$. The shapes of the cation and anion are respectively $\_\_\_\_$ and $\_\_\_\_$ .

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The number of compounds among $\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{SO}_3, \mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{SF}_6$ and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ in which sulphur does not obey the Octet rule is 3 .

Statement II : Among $\left[\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{SF}_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{SF}_4\right],\left[\mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_4\right]$ and [ $\mathrm{XeF}_4, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ ], the number of sets in which all the molecules have one lone pair of electrons on the central atom is 1 .

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $\mathrm{F}_2 \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is the correct trend in terms of bond angle.

Statement II : $\mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{SnF}_4$ and $\mathrm{PbF}_4$ are ionic in nature.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The pairs among

$\mathrm{A}=\left[\mathrm{SO}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}\right], \mathrm{B}=\left[\mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{F}_2\right], \mathrm{C}=\left[\mathrm{CN}^{-}, \mathrm{CO}\right], \mathrm{D}=\left[\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\mathrm{E}=\left[\mathrm{MnO}_4^{2-}, \mathrm{CrO}_4^{2-}\right]$ that do not have similar Lewis dot structure are

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The covalent radii of atoms $A$ and $B$ are $r_A$ and $r_B$, respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively

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Which of the following pictorial diagram most correctly represents the $\pi^*$ ( $\pi$ antibonding) molecular orbital between two atoms if the internuclear axis is taken to be in the $z$-direction $(\xrightarrow{z \text {-axis }})$ ?

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SF$_4$ is isostructural with :

A. BrF$_4^\ominus$

B. CH$_4$

C. IF$_4^{\oplus}$

D. XeF$_4$

E. XeO$_2$F$_2$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I): The correct sequence of bond lengths in the following species is :

$\ce{O2^{+}} < \ce{O2} < \ce{O2^{-}} < \ce{O2^{2-}}$

Statement (II): The correct sequence of number of unpaired electrons in the following species is :

$\ce{O2} > \ce{O2^{+}} > \ce{O2^{-}} > \ce{O2^{2-}}$

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Match List - I with List - II according to shape.

List – I List – II
A.  XeO3

B.  XeF2

C.  XeO2F2

D.  XeOF4
I.  BrF5

II.  NH3

III.  [I3]

IV.  SF4

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The number of species among $\mathrm{BF}_4^{-}, \mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{XeF}_4$ and $\mathrm{SF}_4$, that have unequal $\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{F}$ bond lengths is two. Here, E is the central atom.

Statement II : Among $\mathrm{O}_2^{-}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{F}_2$ and $\mathrm{O}_2^{+}, \mathrm{O}_2^{-}$has the highest bond order.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Pair of species among the following having same bond order as well as paramagnetic character will be-

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Given below are statements about some molecules/ions.

Identify the CORRECT statements.

A. The dipole moment value of $\mathrm{NF}_3$ is higher than that of $\mathrm{NH}_3$.

B. The dipole moment value of $\mathrm{BeH}_2$ is zero.

C. The bond order of $\mathrm{O}_2{ }^{2-}$ and $\mathrm{F}_2$ is same.

D. The formal charge on the central oxygen atom of ozone is -1 .

E. In $\mathrm{NO}_2$, all the three atoms satisfy the octet rule, hence it is very stable.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Among the following, the CORRECT combinations are

A. $\mathrm{IF}_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{~T}$-shaped ( $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ )

B. $\mathrm{IF}_5 \rightarrow$ Square pyramidal $\left(\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2\right)$

C. $\mathrm{IF}_7 \rightarrow$ Pentagonal bipyramidal $\left(\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^3\right)$

D. $\mathrm{ClO}_4{ }^{-} \rightarrow$ Square planar ( $\mathrm{sp}^2 \mathrm{~d}$ )

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Which statements are NOT TRUE about $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$?

A. It has a see-saw shape.

B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.

C. The $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{O}$ bond angle is close to $180^{\circ}$.

D. The $\mathrm{F}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{F}$ bond angle is close to $180^{\circ}$.

E. Xe has 16 valence electrons in $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Identify the molecule $(X)$ with maximum number of lone pairs of electrons (obtained using Lewis dot structure) among $\mathrm{HNO}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4, \mathrm{NF}_3$ and $\mathrm{O}_3$. Choose the correct bond angle made by the central atom of the molecule $(X)$.

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Among $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NF}_3, \mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$, identify the molecule $(\mathrm{X})$ with lowest dipole moment value. The number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atom of the molecule $(X)$ is :

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Two p-block elements X and Y form fluorides of the type $\mathrm{EF}_3$. The fluoride compound $\mathrm{XF}_3$ is a Lewis acid and $\mathrm{YF}_3$ is a Lewis base. The hybridizations of the central atoms of $\mathrm{XF}_3$ and $\mathrm{YF}_3$ respectively are

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The formal charges on the atoms marked as (1) to (4) in the Lewis representation of $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ molecule respectively are

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The correct increasing order of C–H(A), C–O(B), C=O(C) and C≡N(D) bonds in terms of covalent bond length is :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2.

Statement II : The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is [SnCl4 > SnCl2], [PbCl4 > PbCl2] and [UF4 > UF6].

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I :

The number of species among $\mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{NH}_4^{+},\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}, \mathrm{XeF}_4,\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-}, \mathrm{SeF}_4$ and $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$, that have tetrahedral geometry is 3 .

Statement II :

In the set [ $\mathrm{NO}_2, \mathrm{BeH}_2, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{AlCl}_3$ ], all the molecules have incomplete octet around central atom.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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In SO2, NO2$-$ and N3$-$, the hybridizations at the central atom are respectively :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 28 English 1 is more polar than JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 28 English 2

Statement (II) : Boiling point of JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 28 English 3 is lower than JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 28 English 4 but it is more polar than JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 28 English 5.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Match the List I with List II.

List - I
Molecule/Ion
List - II
Bond pair : lone pair
(on the central atom)
(A) $\mathrm{ICl}_2^{-}$ (I) $4:2$
(B) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ (II) $4:1$
(C) $\mathrm{SO_2}$ (III) $2:3$
(D) $\mathrm{XeF_4}$ (IV) $2:2$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): For JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 27 English 1, all three possible structures may be drawn as follows.

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Statement (II): Structure III is most stable, as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial, where the lp – bp repulsion is minimum.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements.

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 26 English

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Which of the following molecule(s) show/s paramagnetic behavior?

A. $\mathrm{O}_2$

B. $\mathrm{N}_2$

C. $\mathrm{F}_2$

D. $\mathrm{S}_2$

E. $\mathrm{Cl}_2$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Wet cotton clothes made of cellulose based carbohydrate takes comparatively longer time to get dried than wet nylon polymer based clothes.

Statement II : Intermolecular hydrogen bonding with water molecule is more in nylon-based clothes than in the case of cotton clothes.

In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Which among the following molecules is (a) involved in $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ hybridization, (b) has different bond lengths and (c) has lone pair of electrons on the central atom?
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A molecule with the formula $\mathrm{AX}_4 \mathrm{Y}$ has all it's elements from p-block. Element A is rarest, monoatomic, non-radioactive from its group and has the lowest ionization enthalpy value among $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{X}$ and Y . Elements X and Y have first and second highest electronegativity values respectively among all the known elements. The shape of the molecule is:

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Among $\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{NF}_3, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_2, \mathrm{ClF}_3$ and $\mathrm{SF}_4$, the hybridization of the molecule with nonzero dipole moment and highest number of lone-pairs of electrons on the central atom is

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Consider the following molecules:

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The correct order of rate of hydrolysis is :

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Consider ' n ' is the number of lone pair of electrons present in the equatorial position of the most stable structure of $\mathrm{ClF}_3$. The ions from the following with ' n ' number of unpaired electrons are

A. $\mathrm{V}^{3+}$

B. $\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}$

C. $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$

D. $\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$

E. $\mathrm{Ti}^{2+}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The molecules having square pyramidal geometry are

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : Experimentally determined oxygen-oxygen bond lengths in the $\mathrm{O}_3$ are found to be same and the bond length is greater than that of a $\mathrm{O}=\mathrm{O}$ (double bond) but less than that of a single $(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O})$ bond.

Statement (II) : The strong lone pair-lone pair repulsion between oxygen atoms is solely responsible for the fact that the bond length in ozone is smaller than that of a double bond $(\mathrm{O}=\mathrm{O})$ but more than that of a single bond $(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O})$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Which of the following linear combination of atomic orbitals will lead to formation of molecular orbitals in homonuclear diatomic molecules [internuclear axis in $z$-direction] ?

A. $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$

B. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$

C. $3 d_{x y}$ and $3 d_{x^2-y^2}$

D. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$

E. $2 p_z$ and $3 d_{x^2-y^2}$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Which of the following statement is true with respect to $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{CH}_4$ ?

A. The central atoms of all the molecules are $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridized.

B. The $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{H}-\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}$ angles in the above molecules are $104.5^{\circ}, 107.5^{\circ}$ and $109.5^{\circ}$, respectively.

C. The increasing order of dipole moment is $\mathrm{CH}_4<\mathrm{NH}_3<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$.

D. Both $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{NH}_3$ are Lewis acids and $\mathrm{CH}_4$ is a Lewis base.

E. A solution of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is basic. In this solution $\mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ act as Lowry-Bronsted acid and base respectively.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match the List - I with List - II

List - I
(Classification of molecules based on octet rule)
List - II
(Example)
(A) Molecules obeying octet rule (I) $\mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{NO}_2$
(B) Molecules with incomplete octet (II) $\mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{AlCl}_3$
(C) Molecules with incomplete octet with odd electron (III) $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4, \mathrm{PCl}_5$
(D) Molecules with expanded octet (IV) $\mathrm{CCl}_4, \mathrm{CO}_2$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their dipole moment :

$\mathrm{HBr}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{NF}_3$ and $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$

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The correct increasing order for bond angles among $$\mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{PF}_3$$ and $$\mathrm{ClF}_3$$ is :

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In which one of the following pairs the central atoms exhibit $$\mathrm{sp}^2$$ hybridization ?

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The shape of carbocation is :

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When $$\psi_{\mathrm{A}}$$ and $$\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$$ are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then $$\sigma^*$$ is represented by :

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Molecule)
LIST II
(Shape)
A. $$\mathrm{NH_3}$$ I. Square pyramid
B. $$\mathrm{BrF_5}$$ II. Tetrahedral
C. $$\mathrm{PCl_5}$$ III. Trigonal pyramidal
D. $$\mathrm{CH_4}$$ IV. Trigonal bipyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Compound/Species)
LIST II
(Shape/Geometry)
A. $$\mathrm{SF_4}$$ I. Tetrahedral
B. $$\mathrm{BrF_3}$$ II. Pyramidal
C. $$\mathrm{BrO_3^-}$$ III. See saw
D. $$\mathrm{NH_4^+}$$ IV. Bent T-Shape

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
(Molecule/Species)
LIST II
(Property/Shape)
A. $$\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2}$$ I. Paramagnetic
B. $$\mathrm{NO}$$ II. Diamagnetic
C. $$\mathrm{NO_2^-}$$ III. Tetrahedral
D. $$\mathrm{I_3^-}$$ IV. Linear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match List I with List II.

LIST I
LIST II
A. $$
\mathrm{ICl}
$$
I. T - shape
B. $$
\mathrm{ICl}_3
$$
II. Square pyramidal
C. $$
\mathrm{ClF}_5
$$
III. Pentagonal bipyramidal
D. $$
\mathrm{IF}_7
$$
IV. Linear

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : $$\mathrm{NH}_3$$ and $$\mathrm{NF}_3$$ molecule have pyramidal shape with a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom. The resultant dipole moment of $$\mathrm{NH}_3$$ is greater than that of $$\mathrm{NF}_3$$.

Reason (R) : In $$\mathrm{NH}_3$$, the orbital dipole due to lone pair is in the same direction as the resultant dipole moment of the $$\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{H}$$ bonds. $$\mathrm{F}$$ is the most electronegative element.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Number of $$\sigma$$ and $$\pi$$ bonds present in ethylene molecule is respectively :

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The correct statement/s about Hydrogen bonding is/are

A. Hydrogen bonding exists when H is covalently bonded to the highly electro negative atom.

B. Intermolecular H bonding is present in $$o$$-nitro phenol

C. Intramolecular $$\mathrm{H}$$ bonding is present in HF.

D. The magnitude of $$\mathrm{H}$$ bonding depends on the physical state of the compound.

E. H-bonding has powerful effect on the structure and properties of compounds

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The number of species from the following that have pyramidal geometry around the central atom is _________

$$\mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}, \mathrm{SO}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-}$$

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Number of molecules/ions from the following in which the central atom is involved in $$\mathrm{sp}^3$$ hybridization is ________.

$$\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}, \mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{ClO}_2^{-}, \mathrm{ClO}_3^{-}$$

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Which one of the following molecules has maximum dipole moment?

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Given below are two statements :

Statement (I) : A $\pi$ bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.

Statement (II) : The $\pi^*$ antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Select the compound from the following that will show intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A): $\mathrm{PH}_3$ has lower boiling point than $\mathrm{NH}_3$.

Reason (R) : In liquid state $\mathrm{NH}_3$ molecules are associated through vander Waal's forces, but $\mathrm{PH}_3$ molecules are associated through hydrogen bonding.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Arrange the bonds in order of increasing ionic character in the molecules. $\mathrm{LiF}$, $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_2, \mathrm{SO}_2$ and $\mathrm{ClF}_3$ :
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Which of the following is least ionic?

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The linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals takes place only when the combining atomic orbitals

A. have the same energy

B. have the minimum overlap

C. have same symmetry about the molecular axis

D. have different symmetry about the molecular axis

Choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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Given below are two statements:

Statement - I: Since Fluorine is more electronegative than nitrogen, the net dipole moment of $$\mathrm{NF}_3$$ is greater than $$\mathrm{NH}_3$$.

Statement - II: In $$\mathrm{NH}_3$$, the orbital dipole due to lone pair and the dipole moment of $$\mathrm{NH}$$ bonds are in opposite direction, but in $$\mathrm{NF}_3$$ the orbital dipole due to lone pair and dipole moments of N-F bonds are in same direction.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

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The molecule / ion with square pyramidal shape is

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Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms an ion having geometry

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Match List I with List II.

List I
Molecule
List II
Shape
(A) $$\mathrm{BrF_5}$$ (I) T-Shape
(B) $$\mathrm{H_2O}$$ (II) See saw
(C) $$\mathrm{ClF_3}$$ (III) Bent
(D) $$\mathrm{SF_4}$$ (IV) Square pyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from $$\mathrm{N}$$ to $$\mathrm{P}$$. However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.

Reason (R) : Covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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The difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure for the given compound is

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Choose the polar molecule from the following:

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The number of $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bonds in $\mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7},\left(\mathrm{HPO}_{3}\right)_{3}$ and $\mathrm{P}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{10}$ are respectively :
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Consider the following statements:

(A) NF3 molecule has a trigonal planar structure.

(B) Bond length of $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ is shorter than $\mathrm{O}_{2}$.

(C) Isoelectronic molecules or ions have identical bond order.

(D) Dipole moment of $\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{S}$ is higher than that of water molecule.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : $$\mathrm{SO}_{2}$$ and $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$ both possess V-shaped structure.

Statement II : The bond angle of $$\mathrm{SO}_{2}$$ is less than that of $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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In which of the following processes, the bond order increases and paramagnetic character changes to diamagnetic one ?

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$$\mathrm{ClF}_{5}$$ at room temperature is a:
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The bond order and magnetic property of acetylide ion are same as that of

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Match List - I with List - II:

List - I Species List - II Geometry/Shape
A. $$\mathrm{H_3O^+}$$ I. Tetrahedral
B. Acetylide anion II. Linear
C. $$\mathrm{NH_4^+}$$ III. Pyramidal
D. $$\mathrm{ClO_2^-}$$ IV. Bent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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The compound which does not exist is

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Match List I with List II

LIST I
Oxide
LIST II
Type of bond
A. $$\mathrm{N_2O_4}$$ I. 1 N = O bond
B. $$\mathrm{NO_2}$$ II. 1 N $$-$$ O $$-$$ N bond
C. $$\mathrm{N_2O_5}$$ III. 1 N $$-$$ N bond
D. $$\mathrm{N_2O}$$ IV. 1 N=N / N $$\equiv$$ N bond

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$$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O}$$ bond length in $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$$ is $$\underline{\mathrm{X}}$$ than the $$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O}$$ bond length in $$\mathrm{F}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$$. The $$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$$ bond length in $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$$ is $$\underline{Y}$$ than that of the $$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{F}$$ bond in $$\mathrm{F}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$$.

Choose the correct option for $$\underline{X}$$ and $$\underline{Y}$$ from those given below :

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Match List I with List II

List I List II
A. $$\mathrm{XeF_4}$$ I. See-saw
B. $$\mathrm{SF_4}$$ II. Square-planar
C. $$\mathrm{NH_{4}^{+}}$$ III. Bent T-shaped
D. $$\mathrm{BrF_3}$$ IV. Tetrahedral

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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For $$\mathrm{OF}_{2}$$ molecule consider the following :

A. Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2 .

B. FOF angle is less than $$104.5^{\circ}$$.

C. Oxidation state of $$\mathrm{O}$$ is $$-2$$.

D. Molecule is bent '$$\mathrm{V}$$' shaped.

E. Molecular geometry is linear.

correct options are:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift
79

Match List I with List II

List I
(molecules/ions)
List II
(No. of lone pairs of e$$^-$$ on central atom)
A. $$\mathrm{IF_7}$$ I. Three
B. $$\mathrm{ICl}$$$$_4^ - $$ II. One
C. $$\mathrm{XeF_6}$$ III. Two
D. $$\mathrm{XeF_2}$$ IV. Zero

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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80

According to MO theory the bond orders for $$\mathrm{O}$$$$_2^{2 - }$$, $$\mathrm{CO}$$ and $$\mathrm{NO^+}$$ respectively, are

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift
81

The magnetic behaviour of $$\mathrm{Li_2O,Na_2O_2}$$ and $$\mathrm{KO_2}$$, respectively, are :

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82

The bond dissociation energy is highest for

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83

Statement I : Dipole moment is a vector quantity and by convention it is depicted by a small arrow with tail on the negative centre and head pointing towards the positive centre.

Statement II : The crossed arrow of the dipole moment symbolizes the direction of the shift of charges in the molecules.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 25th January Evening Shift
84

What is the number of unpaired electron(s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital of the following species : $$\mathrm{{N_2};N_2^ + ;{O_2};O_2^ + }$$ ?

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift
85

Decreasing order of the hydrogen bonding in following forms of water is correctly represented by

A. Liquid water

B. Ice

C. Impure water

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift
86

Order of Covalent bond;

$$\mathrm{A.~KF > KI ; LiF > KF}$$

$$\mathrm{B.~KF < KI ; LiF > KF}$$

$$\mathrm{C.~SnCl_4 > SnCl_2 ; CuCl > NaCl}$$

$$\mathrm{D.~LiF > KF ; CuCl < NaCl}$$

$$\mathrm{E.~KF < KI ; CuCl > NaCl}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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87

Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?

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88

Number of lone pairs of electrons in the central atom of $$\mathrm{SCl}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{3}, \mathrm{ClF}_{3}$$ and $$\mathrm{SF}_{6}$$, respectively, are :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Morning Shift
89

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List - II
(A) $$\psi_{\mathrm{MO}}=\psi_{\mathrm{A}}-\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$$ (I) Dipole moment
(B) $$\mu=Q \times r$$ (II) Bonding molecular orbital
(C) $$\frac{\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{b}}-\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{a}}}{2}$$ (III) Anti-bonding molecular orbital
(D) $$\psi_{\mathrm{MO}}=\psi_{\mathrm{A}}+\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$$ (IV) Bond order

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
90

Given below are two statements.

Statement I: $$\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$$, and $$\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$$ are weakly attracted by magnetic field and are magnetized in the same direction as magnetic field.

Statement II: $$\mathrm{NaCl}$$ and $$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$ are weakly magnetized in opposite direction to magnetic field.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
91

Arrange the following in increasing order of their covalent character.

A. $$\mathrm{CaF}_{2}$$

B. $$\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$$

C. $$\mathrm{CaBr}_{2}$$

D. $$\mathrm{CaI}_{2}$$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Evening Shift
92

Match List-I with List-II :

List I
(Compound)
List II
(Shape)
(A) BrF$$_5$$ (I) bent
(B) [CrF$$_6$$]$$^{3 - }$$ (II) square pyramidal
(C) O$$_3$$ (III) trigonal bipyramidal
(D) PCl$$_5$$ (IV) octahedral

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift
93

Match List I with List II:

List I
(molecule)
List II
(hybridization ; shape)
(A) XeO$$_3$$ (I) sp$$^3$$d ; linear
(B) XeF$$_2$$ (II) sp$$^3$$ ; pyramidal
(C) XeOF$$_4$$ (III) sp$$^3$$d$$^3$$ ; distorted octahedral
(D) XeF$$_6$$ (IV) sp$$^3$$d$$^2$$ ; square pyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
94

Consider the species CH4, NH$$_4^ + $$ and BH$$_4^ - $$. Choose the correct option with respect to the these species.

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95

Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape BrF3 molecule respectively, are

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96

In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift
97

Identify the incorrect statement for PCl5 from the following.

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98

The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Evening Shift
99

Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in List-II and select the most appropriate option.

List - I
(Shape)
List - II
(Molecules)
(A) T-shaped (I) XeF$$_4$$
(B) Trigonal planar (II) SF$$_4$$
(C) Square planar (III) ClF$$_3$$
(D) See-saw (IV) BF$$_3$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th June Morning Shift
100

Consider the ions/molecule

O$$_2^ + $$, O2, O$$_2^ - $$, O$$_2^ {2-} $$

For increasing bond order the correct option is :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th June Morning Shift
101

Bonding in which of the following diatomic molecule(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of MO Theory, by removal of an electron?

(A) NO

(B) N2

(C) O2

(D) C2

(E) B2

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift
102

Number of electron deficient molecules among the following

PH3, B2H6, CCl4, NH3, LiH and BCl3 is

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Morning Shift
103

The correct order of bond orders of $${C_2}^{2 - }$$, $${N_2}^{2 - }$$ and $${O_2}^{2 - }$$

is, respectively
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Number of paramagnetic oxides among the following given oxides is ____________.

Li2O, CaO, Na2O2, KO2, MgO and K2O
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Match List - I with List - II :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 161 English
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Match items of List-I with those of List-II :

List - I
(Property)
List - II
(Example)
(a) Diamagnetism (i) MnO
(b) Ferrimagnetism (ii) $${O_2}$$
(c) Paramagnetism (iii) NaCl
(d) Antiferromagnetism (iv) $$F{e_3}{O_4}$$


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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The bond order and magnetic behaviour of $$O_2^ - $$ ion are respectively :
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In the following the correct bond order sequence is :
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Identify the species having one $$\pi$$-bond and maximum number of canonical forms from the following :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
110
Match List-I with List-II :

List-I
(Species)
List-II
(Hybrid Orbitals)
(a) $$S{F_4}$$ (i) $$s{p^3}{d^2}$$
(b) $$I{F_5}$$ (ii) $${d^2}s{p^3}$$
(c) $$NO_2^ + $$ (iii) $$s{p^3}d$$
(d) $$NH_4^ + $$ (iv) $$s{p^3}$$
(v) $$sp$$


Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift
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The hybridisations of the atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO$$_2^ - $$, NO$$_2^ + $$ and NH$$_4^ + $$ respectively are.
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Amongst the following, the linear species is :
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A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this molecule is :
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114
Given below are two statements : one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : The H$$-$$O$$-$$H bond angle in water molecule is 104.5$$^\circ$$.

Reason R : The lone pair - lone pair repulsion of electrons is higher than the bond pair - bond pair repulsion.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift
115
Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Molecule) List - II (Bond order)
(a) $$N{e_2}$$ (i) 1
(b) $${N_2}$$ (ii) 2
(c) $${F_2}$$ (iii) 0
(d) $${O_2}$$ (iv) 3

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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116
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Dipole-dipole interactions are the only non-covalent interactions, resulting in hydrogen bond formation.

Reason R : Fluorine is the most electronegative element and hydrogen bonds in HF are symmetrical.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift
117
Which among the following species has unequal bond lengths?
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118
According to molecular orbital theory, the species among the following that does not exist is :
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The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is :
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The correct shape and $$I - I - I$$ bond angles respectively in $$I_3^ - $$ ion are :
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Which of the following are isostructural pairs ?

A. $$SO_4^{2 - }$$ and $$CrO_4^{2 - }$$

B. SiCl4, and TiCl4

C. NH3 and NO3-

D. BCl3 and BrCl3
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The compound that has the largest H–M–H bond angle (M = N, O, S, C) is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot
123
The potential energy curve for the H2 molecule as a function of internuclear distance is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Morning Slot
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The structure of PCl5 in the solid state is :
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The reaction in which the hybridisation of the underlined atom is affected is :
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The intermolecular potential energy for the molecules A, B, C and D given below suggests that : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Morning Slot Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 189 English
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Of the species, NO, NO+, NO2+ and NO- , the one with minimum bond strength is :
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128
The shape / structure of [XeF5] and XeO3F2, respectively, are
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Evening Slot
129
The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of electrons, if any)?
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Evening Slot
130
Match the type of interaction in column A with the distance dependence of their interaction energy in column B
A B
(i) ion-ion (a) $${1 \over r}$$
(ii) dipole-dipole (b) $${1 \over {{r^2}}}$$
(iii) London dispersion (c) $${1 \over {{r^3}}}$$
(d) $${1 \over {{r^6}}}$$
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Evening Slot
131
If AB4 molecule is a polar molecule, a possible geometry of AB4 is
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 2nd September Morning Slot
132
The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot
133
If the magnetic moment of a dioxygen species is 1.73 B.M, it may be :
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot
134
Arrange the following bonds according to their average bond energies in descending order :
C–Cl, C–Br, C–F, C–I
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135
The bond order and the magnetic characteristics of CN- are :
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The dipole of CCl4, CHCl3 and CH4 are in the order :
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The relative strength of interionic/intermolecular forces in decreasing order is :
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The correct statement among the following is :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot
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The oxoacid of sulphur that does not contain bond between sulphur atoms is
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During the change of O2 to O2- , the incoming electron goes to the orbital :
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Among the following species, the diamagnetic molecule is
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th April Evening Slot
142
HF has highest boiling point among hydrogen halides, because it has :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th April Evening Slot
143
Among the following, the molecule expected to be stabilized by anion formation is :
C2, O2, NO, F2
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144
The correct statement about ICl5 and $$ICl_4^-$$ is
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145
The covalent alkaline earth metal halide (X = Cl, Br, I) is :
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The ion that has sp3d2 hybridization for the central atom, is :
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147
Among the following molecules / ions, $$C_2^{2 - },N_2^{2 - },O_2^{2 - },{O_2}$$ which one is diamagnetic and has the shortest bond length?
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Evening Slot
148
The pair that contains two P – H bonds in each of the oxoacids is
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Evening Slot
149
Two pi and half sigma bonds are present in :
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot
150
The type of hybridisation and number of lone pair (s) of electrons of Xe in XeOF4, respectively, are:
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot
151
In which of the following process, the bond order has increased and paramagnetic character has charged to diamagnetic ?
JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot
152
According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is true with respect to Li2+ and Li2$$-$$ ?
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153
The incorrect geometry is represented by :
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot
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Which of the following conversions involves change in both shape and hybridisation ?
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot
155
Total number of lone pair of electrons in $${\rm I}_3^ - $$ ion is
JEE Main 2018 (Offline)
156
Which of the following compounds contain(s) no covalent bond(s)? KCl, PH3, O2, B2H6, H2SO4
JEE Main 2018 (Offline)
157
According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following will not be a viable molecule?
JEE Main 2018 (Offline)
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Which of the following best describes the diagram below of a molecular orbital ?
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Evening Slot Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 224 English
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In the molecular orbital diagram for the molecular ion, N2+, the number of electrons in the $$\sigma $$2pz molecular orbital is :
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Morning Slot
160
JEE Main 2018 (Online) 15th April Morning Slot Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 225 English
In hydrogen azide (above) the bond orders of bond (I) and (II) are :
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161
The decreasing order of bond angles in BF3, NH3, PF3 and I3- is :
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162
Identify the pair in which the geometry of the species is $$T$$-shape and square - pyramidal, respectively :
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163
The group having triangular planar structures is :
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164
sp3d2 hybridization is not displayed by :
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165
Which of the following is paramagnetic ?
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Which of the following species is not paramagnetic?
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167
The bond angle H - X - H is the greatest in the compound :
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168
The group of molecules having identical shape is :
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169
The species in which the $\mathrm{N}$ atom is in a state of $s p$ hybridization is :
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170
The intermolecular interaction that is dependent on the inverse cube of distance between the molecule is:
JEE Main 2015 (Offline)
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In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, both the species are not likely to exist?
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172
Stability of the species Li2, $$Li_2^−$$ and $$Li_2^+$$ increases in the order of:
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In which of the following pairs the two species are not isostructural ?
AIEEE 2012
174
The structure of IF7 is :
AIEEE 2011
175
The hybridization of orbitals of N atom in $$NO_3^-$$, $$NO_2^+$$ and $$NH_4^+$$ are respectively :
AIEEE 2011
176
Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound :
AIEEE 2011
177
Using MO theory, predict which of the following species has the shortest bond length?
AIEEE 2009
178
The bond dissociation energy of B - F in BF3 is 646 kJ mol-1 whereas that of C - F in CF4 is 515 kj mol-1. The correct reason for higher B - F bond dissociation energy as compared to that of C - F is
AIEEE 2008
179
Which of the following pair of species have the same bond order?
AIEEE 2008
180
Which of the following species exhibits the diamagnetic behaviour?
AIEEE 2007
181
The charge/size ratio of a cation determines its polarizing power. Which one of the following sequences represents the increasing order of the polarizinig order of the polarizing power of the cationic species, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Be2+?
AIEEE 2007
182
In which of the following ionization processes, the bond order has increased and the magnetic behaviour has changed?
AIEEE 2007
183
Which of the following hydrogen bonds is the strongest?
AIEEE 2007
184
The decreasing values of bond angles from NH3 (106o) to SbH3 (91o ) down group-15 of the periodic table is due to
AIEEE 2006
185
In which of the following molecules/ions are all the bonds not equal?
AIEEE 2006
186
Which of the following molecules/ions does not contain unpaired electrons?
AIEEE 2006
187
Which one of the following species is diamagnetic in nature?
AIEEE 2005
188
Lattice energy of an ionic compounds depends upon
AIEEE 2005
189
The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S, NH3, BF3 and SiH4 is
AIEEE 2004
190
The bond order in NO is 2.5 while that in NO+ is 3. Which of the following statements is true for these two species?
AIEEE 2004
191
The states of hybridization of boron and oxygen atoms in boric acid (H3BO3) are respectively
AIEEE 2004
192
Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?
(Atomic nos : B = 5, S = 16, Ni = 28, Xe = 54)
AIEEE 2004
193
The maximum number of 90° angles between bond pair of electrons is observed in
AIEEE 2004
194
Which one of the following pairs of molecules will have permanent dipole moments for both members
AIEEE 2003
195
The pair of species having identical shapes for molecules of both species is
AIEEE 2003
196
Which one of the following compounds has the smallest bond angle in its molecule?
AIEEE 2003
197
Hybridisation of underline atom changes in
AIEEE 2002
198
Which of the following are arranged in an increasing order of their bond strengths?
AIEEE 2002
199
In which of the following species is the underlined carbon having sp3 hybridisation?
AIEEE 2002
200
Which of the following statements is true?
AIEEE 2002
201
A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic orbitals ?
AIEEE 2002
202
In which of the following species the interatomic bond angle is 109o28' ?
AIEEE 2002

Numerical

1

Consider the following species:

$$ \mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{XeF}_5^{-}, \mathrm{BF}_4^{-}, \mathrm{ICl}_4^{-}, \mathrm{XeF}_4, \mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{NH}_4^{+}, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_2, \mathrm{ICl}_2^{-} $$

Number of species having $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ hybridized central atom is $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift
2

According to Lewis theory, the total number of $\sigma$ bond-pairs and lone pair of electrons around the central atom of $\mathrm{XeO}_6{ }^{4-}$ ion is $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift
3

Total number of non-bonded electrons present in NO2$-$ ion based on Lewis theory is ______.

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4

The number of molecules/ions that show linear geometry among the following is __________.

$\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{BeCl}_2, \mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{~N}_3^{-}, \mathrm{NO}_2, \mathrm{~F}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{XeF}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2^{+}, \mathrm{I}_3^{-}, \mathrm{O}_3$

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift
5

Total number of electrons present in $$\left(\pi^*\right)$$ molecular orbitals of $$\mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{O}_2^{+}$$ and $$\mathrm{O}_2^{-}$$ is ________.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift
6

The total number of species from the following in which one unpaired electron is present, is _______.

$$\mathrm{N}_2, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{C}_2^{-}, \mathrm{O}_2^{-}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{H}_2^{+}, \mathrm{CN}^{-}, \mathrm{He}_2^{+}$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift
7

Number of molecules having bond order 2 from the following molecules is _________.

$$\mathrm{C}_2, \mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{Be}_2, \mathrm{Li}_2, \mathrm{Ne}_2, \mathrm{~N}_2, \mathrm{He}_2$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
8

Number of molecules from the following which are exceptions to octet rule is _________.

$$\mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{NO}_2, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{ClO}_2, \mathrm{PCl}_5, \mathrm{BeF}_2, \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_6, \mathrm{CHCl}_3, \mathrm{CBr}_4$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift
9

Consider the following reactions

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 47 English

The number of protons that do not involve in hydrogen bonding in the product B is _________.

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10

Total number of species from the following with central atom utilising $$\mathrm{sp}^2$$ hybrid orbitals for bonding is ________.

$$\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{SiO}_2, \mathrm{BeCl}_2, \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4, \mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{HCHO}, \mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_6, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{Cl}_2$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift
11

Number of molecules from the following which can exhibit hydrogen bonding is _________. (nearest integer)

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure Question 44 English

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Number of compounds from the following with zero dipole moment is _________.

$$\mathrm{HF}, \mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{CHCl}_3, \mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{BeF}_2$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift
13

In the lewis dot structure for $$\mathrm{NO}_2^{-}$$, total number of valence electrons around nitrogen is _________.

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14

Number of compounds / species from the following with non-zero dipole moment is _________.

$$\mathrm{BeCl}_2, \mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{NF}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_4, \mathrm{CCl}_4, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{HBr}, \mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{HCl}$$

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Number of molecules/species from the following having one unpaired electron is ________.

$$\mathrm{O}_2, \mathrm{O}_2^{-1}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{CN}^{-1}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}$$

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The number of molecules/ion/s having trigonal bipyramidal shape is _______.

$\mathrm{PF}_5, \mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{PCl}_5,\left[\mathrm{Pt} \mathrm{Cl}_4\right]^{2-}, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CO})_5$
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
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The lowest oxidation number of an atom in a compound $\mathrm{A}_2 \mathrm{B}$ is -2 . The number of electrons in its valence shell is _______.
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A diatomic molecule has a dipole moment of $$1.2 \mathrm{~D}$$. If the bond distance is $$1 \mathrm{~A}^{\circ}$$, then fractional charge on each atom is _________ $$\times 10^{-1}$$ esu.

(Given $$1 \mathrm{~D}=10^{-18}$$ esucm)

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The number of species from the following in which the central atom uses $$\mathrm{sp}^3$$ hybrid orbitals in its bonding is __________.

$$\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{SiO}_2, \mathrm{BeCl}_2, \mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{BF}_3$$

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20

The total number of molecular orbitals formed from $$2 \mathrm{s}$$ and $$2 \mathrm{p}$$ atomic orbitals of a diatomic molecule is __________.

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21

The total number of molecules with zero dipole moment among $$\mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{HF}, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{CO}_2$$ and $$\mathrm{SO}_2$$ is ________.

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22

The total number of anti bonding molecular orbitals, formed from $$2 s$$ and $$2 p$$ atomic orbitals in a diatomic molecule is _______.

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23

The number of species from the following which are paramagnetic and with bond order equal to one is _________.

$$\mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{He}_2^{+}, \mathrm{O}_2^{+}, \mathrm{N}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{F}_2, \mathrm{Ne}_2^{+}, \mathrm{B}_2$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
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Number of compounds with one lone pair of electrons on central atom amongst following is _________.

$$\mathrm{O}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{XeF}_4$$

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
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The number of non-polar molecules from the following is _________. $$\mathrm{HF}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{H}_2, \mathrm{CO}_2, \mathrm{CH}_4, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{HCl}, \mathrm{CHCl}_3, \mathrm{BF}_3$$

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26

Sum of bond order of CO and NO$$^+$$ is ________.

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27

The maximum number of lone pairs of electrons on the central atom from the following species is ____________.

$$\mathrm{ClO}_{3}{ }^{-}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}$$ and $$\mathrm{I}_{3}{ }^{-}$$

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28

The number of molecules from the following which contain only two lone pair of electrons is ________

$$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_{2}, \mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{~F}_{2}$$

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29

The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is __________

N$$_3^-$$, NO$$_2^-$$, I$$_3^-$$, O$$_3$$, SO$$_2$$

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift
30

The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen IF$$_5$$ and IF$$_7$$ is _________

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31

The number of species from the following carrying a single lone pair on central atom Xenon is ___________.

$$\mathrm{XeF}_{5}^{+}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3}, \mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}, \mathrm{XeF}_{5}^{-}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \mathrm{~F}_{2}, \mathrm{XeOF}_{4}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}$$

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift
32

The number of following factors which affect the percent covalent character of the ionic bond is _________

(A) Polarising power of cation

(B) Extent of distortion of anion

(C) Polarisability of the anion

(D) Polarising power of anion

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift
33

The number of species having a square planar shape from the following is __________.

$$\mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}, \mathrm{SiF}_{4}, \mathrm{BF}_{4}^{-}, \mathrm{BrF}_{4}^{-},\left[\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4}\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{FeCl}_{4}\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_{4}\right]^{2-}$$

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34

In an ice crystal, each water molecule is hydrogen bonded to ____________ neighbouring molecules.

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35

The number of species from the following which have square pyramidal structure is _________

$$\mathrm{PF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{4}^{-}, \mathrm{IF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{XeOF}_{4}, \mathrm{ICl}_{4}^{-}$$

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift
36
Amongst the following, the number of species having the linear shape is _________.

$\mathrm{XeF}_{2}, \mathrm{I}_{3}^{+}, \mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{I}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}, \mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{BCl}_{2}^{\ominus}$
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
37

The number of molecules or ions from the following, which do not have odd number of electrons are _________.

(A) NO$$_2$$

(B) ICl$$_4^ - $$

(C) BrF$$_3$$

(D) ClO$$_2$$

(E) NO$$_2^ + $$

(F) NO

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
38

The total number of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atoms of ozone is __________.

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39

Consider, $$\mathrm{PF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{PCl}_{3}, \mathrm{SF}_{6},\left[\mathrm{ICl}_{4}\right]^{-}, \mathrm{ClF}_{3}$$ and $$\mathrm{IF}_{5}$$.

Amongst the above molecule(s)/ion(s), the number of molecule(s)/ion(s) having $$\mathrm{sp}^{3}\mathrm{~d}^{2}$$ hybridisation is __________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th July Evening Shift
40

The number of paramagnetic species among the following is ___________.

$$\mathrm{B}_{2}, \mathrm{Li}_{2}, \mathrm{C}_{2}, \mathrm{C}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}$$ and $$\mathrm{He}_{2}^{+}$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift
41

The number of interhalogens from the following having square pyramidal structure is :

$$\mathrm{ClF}_{3}, \mathrm{IF}_{7}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{3}, \mathrm{I}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}, \mathrm{IF}_{5}, \mathrm{ClF}, \mathrm{ClF}_{5}$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th July Morning Shift
42

The number of molecule(s) or ion(s) from the following having non-planar structure is ____________.

$$\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{PCl}_{3}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3}, \mathrm{PH}_{4}^{+}, \mathrm{SO}_{3},\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]^{-}$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
43

Amongst the following, the number of oxide(s) which are paramagnetic in nature is

$$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{KO}_{2}, \mathrm{NO}_{2}, \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{ClO}_{2}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
44

According to MO theory, number of species/ions from the following having identical bond order is ________.

$$\mathrm{CN}^{-}, \mathrm{NO}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2+}$$

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
45

The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of XeO3, XeOF4 and XeF6, is ______________

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Evening Shift
46

Among the following species

$$\mathrm{N}_{2}, \mathrm{~N}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{N}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{N}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}$$

the number of species showing diamagnesim is _______________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th July Morning Shift
47

Amongst the following, the number of molecule/(s) having net resultant dipole moment is ____________.

NF3, BF3, BeF2, CHCl3, H2S, SiF4, CCl4, PF5

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 30th June Morning Shift
48

The hybridization of P exhibited in PF5 is spxdy. The value of y is __________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift
49

Amongst SF4, XeF4, CF4 and H2O, the number of species with two lone pairs of electrons is _____________.

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50

Amongst BeF2, BF3, H2O, NH3, CCl4 and HCl, the number of molecules with non-zero net dipole moment is ____________.

JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift
51
The spin-only magnetic moment value of $$B_2^ + $$ species is _____________ $$\times$$ 10$$-$$2 BM. (Nearest integer) [Given : $$\sqrt 3 $$ = 1.73]
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift
52
According to molecular orbital theory, the number of unpaired electron(s) in $$O_2^{2 - }$$ is :
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Evening Shift
53
The number of hydrogen bonded water molecule(s) associated with stoichiometry CuSO4.5H2O is ____________.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift
54
The number of species having non-pyramidal shape among the following is ___________.

(A) SO3

(B) NO$$_3^ - $$

(C) PCl3

(D) CO$$_3^{2 - }$$
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Evening Shift
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AB3 is an interhalogen T-shaped molecule. The number of lone pairs of electrons on A is __________. (Integer answer)
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Morning Shift
56
The total number of electrons in all bonding molecular orbitals of $$O_2^{2 - }$$ is ______________.

(Round off to the nearest integer)
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Evening Shift
57
The difference between bond orders of CO and NO$$^ \oplus $$ is $${x \over 2}$$ where x = _____________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th July Morning Shift
58
The number of lone pairs of electrons on the central I atom in I$$_3^ - $$ is ____________.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Morning Shift
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The number of species below that have two lone pairs of electrons in their central atom is _________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).

SF4, BF$$_4^ - $$, ClF3, AsF3, PCl5, BrF5, XeF4, SF6
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
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AX is a covalent diatomic molecule where A and X are second row elements of periodic table. Based on Molecular orbital theory, the bond order of AX is 2.5. The total number of electrons in AX is __________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Morning Shift
61
Among the following, the number of halide(s) which is/are inert to hydrolysis is _________.

(A) BF3

(B) SiCl4

(C) PCl5

(D) SF6
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift
62
The number of Cl = O bonds in perchloric acid is, "________".
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Morning Slot
63
Chlorine reacts with hot and concentrated NaOH and produces compounds (X) and (Y). Compound (X) gives white precipitate with silver nitrate solution. The average bond order between CI and O atoms in (Y) is.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Morning Slot

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