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Amongst SF4,XeF4,CH4 and H2O, the number of species with two lone pairs of electrons at central atom is

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Important Questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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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. XeF4
B Trigonal planar II. SF4
C Square planar III. ClF3
D See-saw IV. BF3
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The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is
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The hybridization of P exhibited in PF5 is spxdy. The value of y is
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In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.
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Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character :

(A) LiCl

(B) NaCl

(C) KCl

(D) CsCl

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Consider the species CH4, NH4+ and BH4-. Choose the correct option with respect to the there species:
 
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Number of lone pair s of electrons on central atom and the shape of BrF3 molecule respectively, are :
 
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Among the following species N2, N2+,N2-,N22-,O2,O2+,O2-,O22- the number of species showing diamagnetism is