Valence Bond Theory

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What is the primary focus of Valence Bond Theory?

  1. The behavior of electrons in atoms

  2. The formation of chemical bonds

  3. The structure of molecules

  4. The properties of solids


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Valence Bond Theory primarily focuses on explaining the formation and properties of chemical bonds between atoms.

According to Valence Bond Theory, what determines the strength of a chemical bond?

  1. The number of valence electrons

  2. The electronegativity of the atoms involved

  3. The distance between the atoms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Valence Bond Theory, the strength of a chemical bond is influenced by a combination of factors, including the number of valence electrons, the electronegativity of the atoms involved, and the distance between the atoms.

What is the hybridization of a carbon atom in a methane molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a methane molecule, the carbon atom undergoes sp3 hybridization, resulting in four equivalent hybrid orbitals that form tetrahedral bonds with the four hydrogen atoms.

Which of the following molecules has a double bond between its carbon atoms?

  1. Ethane

  2. Ethylene

  3. Acetylene

  4. Propane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ethylene (C2H4) contains a double bond between its two carbon atoms, whereas ethane (C2H6) has a single bond, acetylene (C2H2) has a triple bond, and propane (C3H8) has only single bonds.

What is the shape of a molecule with sp3 hybridization?

  1. Linear

  2. Trigonal planar

  3. Tetrahedral

  4. Trigonal pyramidal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Molecules with sp3 hybridization adopt a tetrahedral shape due to the four equivalent hybrid orbitals that are directed towards the corners of a tetrahedron.

Which of the following molecules has a linear shape?

  1. Water

  2. Carbon dioxide

  3. Ammonia

  4. Methane


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) has a linear shape because the two oxygen atoms are bonded to the carbon atom in a straight line.

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in an ammonia molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In an ammonia molecule, the nitrogen atom undergoes sp3 hybridization, resulting in four equivalent hybrid orbitals that form tetrahedral bonds with the three hydrogen atoms and the lone pair of electrons.

Which of the following molecules has a trigonal pyramidal shape?

  1. Boron trifluoride

  2. Nitrogen trifluoride

  3. Phosphorus trifluoride

  4. Arsenic trifluoride


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the three fluorine atoms and the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom.

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in an ethene molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In an ethene molecule, the carbon atoms undergo sp2 hybridization, resulting in three equivalent hybrid orbitals that form trigonal bonds with the two hydrogen atoms and the double bond between the carbon atoms.

Which of the following molecules has a bent shape?

  1. Water

  2. Carbon dioxide

  3. Ammonia

  4. Methane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water (H2O) has a bent shape due to the two lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen atom, which repel the bonding pairs of electrons and cause the molecule to deviate from a linear geometry.

What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in a water molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In a water molecule, the oxygen atom undergoes sp3 hybridization, resulting in four equivalent hybrid orbitals that form tetrahedral bonds with the two hydrogen atoms and the two lone pairs of electrons.

Which of the following molecules has a tetrahedral shape?

  1. Methane

  2. Ammonia

  3. Water

  4. Carbon dioxide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Methane (CH4) has a tetrahedral shape because the four hydrogen atoms are bonded to the carbon atom in a tetrahedral arrangement.

What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in a pyridine molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a pyridine molecule, the nitrogen atom undergoes sp2 hybridization, resulting in three equivalent hybrid orbitals that form trigonal bonds with the two carbon atoms and the nitrogen atom in the ring, and one unhybridized p orbital that forms a lone pair of electrons.

Which of the following molecules has a trigonal planar shape?

  1. Boron trifluoride

  2. Nitrogen trifluoride

  3. Phosphorus trifluoride

  4. Arsenic trifluoride


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boron trifluoride (BF3) has a trigonal planar shape due to the three fluorine atoms that are bonded to the boron atom in a trigonal arrangement.

What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in a benzene molecule?

  1. sp

  2. sp2

  3. sp3

  4. sp3d


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a benzene molecule, the carbon atoms undergo sp2 hybridization, resulting in three equivalent hybrid orbitals that form trigonal bonds with the two neighboring carbon atoms and the hydrogen atom, and one unhybridized p orbital that participates in the formation of the delocalized π-electron system.

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