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Explain the shape of BrF5.

Important Questions on Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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Structures of molecules of two compounds are given below :

Which of the two compounds will have intermolecular hydrogen bonding and which compound is expected to show intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

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Structures of molecules of two compounds are given below :

 

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The melting point of a compound depends on, among other things, the extent of hydrogen bonding. On this basis explain which of the above two compounds will show higher melting point.

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Structures of molecules of two compounds are given below :

 

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Solubility of compounds in water depends on power to form hydrogen bonds with water. Which of the above compounds will form hydrogen bond with water easily and be more soluble in it.

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Explain why PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal whereas IF5 is square pyramidal.
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In both water and dimethyl ether CH3-O····-CH3, oxygen atom is central atom, and has the same hybridisation, yet they have different bond angles. Which one has greater bond angle? Give reason.
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Write Lewis structure of the following compounds and show formal charge on each atom.

HNO3, NO2, H2SO4

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The energy of σ2pz molecular orbital is greater than π2px and π2py molecular orbitals in nitrogen molecule. Write the complete sequence of energy levels in the increasing order of energy in the molecule. Compare the relative stability and the magnetic behaviour of the following species :

N2, N2+ , N2- , N22+

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What is the effect of the following processes on the bond order in N2 and O2?

(i)N2 N2+ + e                                  (ii) O2 O2+ +e-