Every question from past board papers on VSEPR theory and shapes of molecules, newest paper first. Open any question for its full worked answer.
Match List - I with List - II
List-I: A. \(\mathrm{XeO_3}\) B. \(\mathrm{XeF_2}\) C. \(\mathrm{XeOF_4}\) D. \(\mathrm{XeF_6}\)
List-II: I. \(sp^3d\); linear II. \(sp^3\); pyramidal III. \(sp^3d^3\); distorted octahedral IV. \(sp^3d^2\); square pyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Match List I with List II.
List I (Compound): A. \(NH_3\) B. \(BrF_5\) C. \(XeF_4\) D. \(SF_6\)
List II (Shape/geometry): I. Trigonal Pyramidal II. Square Planar III. Octahedral IV. Square Pyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions ?
The structures of beryllium chloride in solid state and vapour phase, are :
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I : (a) \(PCl_5\) (b) \(SF_6\) (c) \(BrF_5\) (d) \(BF_3\)
List - II : (i) Square pyramidal (ii) Trigonal planar (iii) Octahedral (iv) Trigonal bipyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
In the structure of ClF\(_3\), the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom 'Cl' is
The species, having bond angles of \(120°\) is :
Which of the following pairs of compounds is isoelectronic and isostructural ?
Consider the molecules \(CH_4\), \(NH_3\) and \(H_2O\). Which of the given statements is false ?
Predict the correct order among the following :
Which of the following pairs of ions is isoelectronic and isostructural?
The correct geometry and hybridization for \(XeF_4\) are
