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DPP 4 - Valence Bond Theory

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Chemical Bonding, specifically focusing on Valence Bond Theory and hybridization. It includes two levels of questions, covering topics such as types of bonds, hybridization states, and limitations of Valence Bond Theory. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a comprehensive review of key concepts in chemical bonding.

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DPP 4 - Valence Bond Theory

The document consists of a series of questions and answers related to Chemical Bonding, specifically focusing on Valence Bond Theory and hybridization. It includes two levels of questions, covering topics such as types of bonds, hybridization states, and limitations of Valence Bond Theory. Each question is followed by the correct answer, providing a comprehensive review of key concepts in chemical bonding.

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Chemical Bonding

DPPs By Sanjay Arya TG : Educator Sanjay Arya Sir

LEVEL-1

Q1: According to Valence Bond Theory (VBT), which type of bond is formed by the end-to-end
overlap of atomic orbitals?

a) Sigma bond

b) Pi bond

c) Delta bond

d) Phi bond

Q2: Which of the following is a limitation of Valence Bond Theory?

a) It can predict the shapes of molecules

b) It does not explain the color of coordination compounds

c) It accounts for the magnetic properties of substances

d) It describes the delocalization of electrons in molecules

Q3: In the context of hybridization, what is the shape of a molecule with sp3 hybridization?

a) Linear

b) Trigonal planar

c) Tetrahedral

d) Octahedral

Q4: Which of the following overlaps leads to the formation of a pi bond?

a) End-to-end overlap of s orbitals

b) Side-to-side overlap of p orbitals

c) End-to-end overlap of p orbitals

d) Side-to-side overlap of s orbitals

Q5: What type of hybridization occurs in the central atom of SF6?

a) sp3

b) sp2

c) sp3d
d) sp3d2

Q6: Which of the following statements is true about positive or in-phase overlapping?

a) It results in the formation of an antibonding molecular orbital

b) It decreases the electron density between the nuclei

c) It results in the formation of a bonding molecular orbital

d) It has no effect on the stability of the molecule

Q7: Which type of hybridization involves the mixing of one s and two p orbitals?

a) sp

b) sp2

c) sp3

d) dsp2

Q8: Which of the following bonds is formed by the head-to-head overlap of atomic orbitals?

a) Sigma bond

b) Pi bond

c) Delta bond

d) Hydrogen bond

Q9: In VBT, which type of overlapping results in the formation of a nodal plane?

a) Positive overlap

b) Negative overlap

c) Zero overlap

d) Both positive and negative overlap

Q10: What is the hybridization state of carbon in the ethene (C2H4) molecule?

a) sp

b) sp2

c) sp3

d) dsp2
LEVEL-2

Q1: In Valence Bond Theory, what type of bond is formed by the side-to-side overlap of p orbitals?

a) Sigma bond

b) Pi bond

c) Delta bond

d) Hydrogen bond

Q2: Which of the following types of hybridization results in a trigonal bipyramidal geometry?

a) sp3

b) sp3d

c) sp2

d) sp3d2

Q3: Which statement about sigma and pi bonds is correct?

a) Sigma bonds are stronger than pi bonds

b) Pi bonds allow free rotation around the bond axis

c) Sigma bonds are formed by lateral overlap

d) Pi bonds are always single bonds

Q4: Which of the following molecules has sp2 hybridization at the central atom?

a) BF3

b) CH4

c) NH3

d) H2O

Q5: What type of hybridization is involved in the central atom of a molecule with octahedral
geometry?

a) sp3d2

b) sp3d

c) dsp2

d) sp3
Q6: Which of the following types of overlap is responsible for the formation of bonding molecular
orbitals?

a) Out-of-phase overlap

b) In-phase overlap

c) Zero overlap

d) Both a and b

Q7: Which of the following limitations of Valence Bond Theory is addressed by the concept of
resonance?

a) Predicting the color of compounds

b) Explaining the magnetic properties of molecules

c) Describing the delocalization of electrons

d) Explaining molecular shapes

Q8: Which type of hybrid orbitals are formed by the combination of one s orbital and two p orbitals?

a) sp

b) sp2

c) sp3

d) dsp3

Q9: In which of the following cases does the central atom exhibit dsp2 hybridization?

a) [Ni(CN)4]2-

b) SF6

c) PCl5

d) CH4

Q10: Which of the following molecules contains both sigma and pi bonds?

a) H2

b) CO2

c) CH4

d) NH3
Answers LEVEL 1

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10

A B C B DA C B A B B

Answers LEVEL 2

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10

B B A A A B C B A B

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