Class 11 · ICSE · Chemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, hybridisation, molecular orbital theory and hydrogen bonding.

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6 questions in this chapter.

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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is hybridisation? State the hybridisation and shape of the carbon atom in methane, ethene and ethyne.
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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Using molecular orbital theory, find the bond order of O₂ and state its magnetic behaviour.
3 marksMediumNumerical
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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Using VSEPR theory, predict the shape of BF₃, NH₃ and H₂O and give the reason for the difference.
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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is hydrogen bonding? Explain why water has a much higher boiling point than hydrogen sulphide.
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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is meant by resonance? Illustrate with the carbonate ion.
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Class 11 · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Explain why carbon dioxide is non-polar although each C=O bond is polar.
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