Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT)

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Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT): Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Molecular Orbital Theory, Differences between Atomic and Molecular Orbitals, Estimation of Bond Length and Bond Order by Molecular Orbital Theory & Energy Level Diagram of Molecular Orbitals etc.

Important Questions on Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT)

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The following pairs of compounds can be distinguished by which of the following tests:

 (i) Ethylamine and aniline

(ii) Aniline and N-methylaniline

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The number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in calcium carbide are

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Which of the following species has four lone pairs of electrons?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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The bond order in   NO is 2.5 while that in   NO +  is 3. Which statement is true for these two species:

 

 

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Assertion. Molecular nitrogen is less reactive than molecular oxygen.

Reason. The bond length of N2 is shorter than that of oxygen

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Assertion : H2 molecule is more stable than HeH molecule.

Reason : The anti bonding electron in the molecule destabilises it.

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Label the molecular orbitals formed by the combination of atomic orbitals 2s+2s.

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Give any two differences between molecular orbitals and atomic orbitals.

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Explain how p-p orbital overlapping along the internuclear axis.

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Explain how s-s orbital overlapping along the internuclear axis.

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Shape of px-orbital and s-orbital is _____ respectively.

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Write the salient features of molecular orbitals.

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Write any three differences between molecular orbitals and atomic orbitals.

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What will be the bond order of the species with electronic configuration  1s2 2s2 2p5?(one/two/three)

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Calculate the bond order and predict the magnetic property of B2 molecule.

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The correct bond order in the following species is

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Which one of the following species does not exist under normal conditions?

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Choose the paramagnetic oxide in the following: