General Chemistry Answers

1.    For each of the following molecules, write the Lewis structure(s), predict the molecular structure (including bond angles), give expected hybrid orbitals on the central atom, and predict the overall polarity.

            a. OF₂       b. AsF₅     c. IF₅   

1. Molecular orbital model is based upon which of the following models?

(a)  Classical model (b) Bohr model (c) Quantum mechanical model (d) Democritus model

1. Which of the following elements form diatomic molecule held together by triple covalent bonds?

(a)  Oxygen (b) Lithium (c) carbon (d) Nitrogen

1.  Describe the formation of outer orbit complex [Ni (H₂O)₆]²⁺ ion using VBT

1. Draw the molecular orbital diagram for F₂ molecule. Calculate the bond order and predict its magnetic property.

1. Describe bonding in [Mn (CN)₆]^3- using VBT

           State the hybridisation state of the metal, predict the geometry and magnetic property of the complex

Sodium chloride is produced from its elements through synthetic reaction. What mass of each reactant would be required to produce 25.0 mol of sodium chloride

Use the localised electron model to describe the bonding in hydrogen cyanide and phosgene (COCl2)

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