INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CLASS-XII

CHEMICAL BONDING

CONTENTS
EXERCISE-I 2 - 11
EXERCISE-II 12 - 16
EXERCISE-III 17 - 40
EXERCISE-IV 41 - 48
ANSWER KEY 49 - 50
 EXERCISE–I
Causes of chemical combination :
1. When two atoms combine to form a molecules:
(A) Energy is released (B) Energy is absorbed
(C) Energy is neither released nor absorbed (D) Energy may either released or aborbed

2. The combination of atoms occur because they want :

(A) To decrease number of electrons in the outer most orbit
(B)To attain an inert gas configuration
(C) To increase number of electrons in the outer most orbit
(D) To attain 18 electrons in the outermost orbit

3. Which condition favours the bond formation:

(A) Maximum attraction and maximum potential energy
(B) Minimum attraction and minimum potential energy
(C) Minimum potential energy and maximum attraction
(D) None of the above

Ionic bond :
4. An electrovalent bond or ionic bond is formed between:
(A) Two electronegative atoms (B) Two metals
(C) Electropositive and electronegative atoms (D) Two electropositive atoms

5. Most favourable conditions for electrovalent bonding are:

(A) Low ionisation potential of one atom and high electron affinity of the other atom
(B) High electron affinity and high ionisation potential of both the atoms
(C) Low electron affinity and low ionisation potential of both the atoms
(D) High ionisation potential of one atom and low electrons afinity of the other atom

6. The electtonegativity of Cesium is 0.7 and fluorine is 4.0. The bond formed between the two is:
(A) Covalent (B) Electrovalent/ionic (C) Coordinate (D) Metallic

7. Electrovalent bond or ionic bond is formed by:

(A) Sharing of electons (B) Donaton of electrons
(C) Transfer of electrons(D) None of these

8. Element X is strongly electropositive and is strongly electronegative. Both are univalent. The compound
formed would be:
(A) X+ Y– (B) X – Y (C) X– Y+ (D) X Y

9. As compared to covalent compounds electrovalent compounds generally possess:

(A) High m.p. and high b.p. (B) Low m.p. and low b.p.
(C) Low m.p. and high b.p. (D) high m.p. and low b.p.
10. Which has the highest lattice energy?
(A) LiF (B) LiCl (C) NaCl (D) MgO

11. Solid NaCl is a bad conductor of electricity because:

(A) In solid NaCl there are no ions (B) Solid NaCl is covalent
(C) In solid NaCl there is no mobility of ions (D) In solid NaCl there are no electrons

12. Electrovalent compounds or ionic compounds do not show stereoisomerism. The reason is:
(A) Presence of ions (B) Strong electrostatic force of attraction
(C) Brittleness (D) Non-directional nature of ionic bond

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13. Molten sodium chloride conducts electricity due to the presence of :
(A) Free electrons (B) Free molecules
(C) Free sodium and chloride atoms (D) Free sodium and chloride ions

14. Choose incorrect statement about ionic compounds :

(A) An ionic solid does not conduct electricity
(B) They are more soluble in polar solvents like water
(C) Their enthalpy of formation (Hf) is positive
(D) They generally have higher melting point than covalent compounds

Covalent Bond :
15. Which of the following statement is not true about covalent compounds:
(A) They may exhibit space isomerism (B) They have low melting and boiling points
(C) They show ionic reactions (D) They show molecular reactions

16. In a triple bond there is sharing of:

(A) 3 electrons (B) 4 electrons (C) Several electrons (D) 6 electrons

17. Which of the following bonds will have directional character:

(A) Ionic bond (B) Metalic bond (C) Covalent bond (D) None

18. The type of bond formed between two electronegative atoms would be:
(A) Covalent (B) Ionic (C) Coordinate (D) All the above

19. Elements have electronegativities 2.5 and 4.0, bond formed between them would be:
(A) Ionic (B) Covalent (C) Co-ordinate (D) Metallic

20. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a covalent compound:

(A) It has low melting point and boiling point
(B) Covalent bond is formed between two atoms having very small electronegativity difference
(C) They have no definite geometry
(D) They are generally insoluble in water

21. H3BO3 is
(A) monobasic weak Lewis acid (B) monobasic weak Bronsted acid
(C) monobasic strong Lewis acid (D) tribasic and weak Bronsted acid

22. Which one of the following is smallest in size ?

(A) N3– (B) O2– (C) F– (D) Na+

Coordinate Bond :
23. In Co-ordinate bond, the acceptor atoms must essentially contain in its valency shell an orbital:
(A) With paired electron (B) With single electron
(C) With no electron (D) With three electron

24. Correct statement regarding this reaction

BF3 + NH3  [F 3B  NH3]
(A) Hybridisation of N is changed (B) Hybridisation of B is changed
(C) NH3 act as a lewis base (D) (B) & (C) both

25. The correct statement for the reaction : NH 3  H   NH 4

(A) Hybridisation state is changed (B) Bond angle increases
(C) NH3 act as a Lewis acid (D) Electron geometry is changed

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26. The bonds present in N2O5 are:
(A) Only ionic (B) Covalent & coordinate
(C) Only covalent (D) Covalent & ionic

27. The pair of compounds which can form a co-ordinate bond is:
(A) (CH3)3 B and (CH3)3N (B) HCl and HBr
(C) BF 3 and NH3 (D) (A) and (C) both

28. In which compound coordinate bond is present:

(A) NH3 (B) NH4OH (C) H2O (D) HCl

29. Which of the following molecules does not have coordinate bonds?
2
(A) H3O+ (B) NO3– (C) O3 (D) CO 3

30. Which of the following Lewis diagrams is(are) incorrect ?


Cl  H 
 |  H H
  | |
 2-
(A) Na  O  C l  (B) Cl C Cl (C)  H  N  H  [ S ] (D) H  N  N  H
   |   
Cl  H 
2

Valence Bond Theory (VBT) :

31. A sigma bond is formed by the overlapping of :
(A) s-s orbital alone
(B) s and p orbitals alone
(C) s-s, s-p or p-p orbitals along internuclear axis
(D) p-p orbital along the sides

32. Which overlapping is involved in HCl molecule:

(A) s-s overlap (B) p-p overlap (C) s-d overlap (D) s-p overlap

33. which of the following configuration shows second excitation state of Iodine:
(A) (B)

(C) (D)

34. Which of the following compound is formed in the second excitation state of sulphur atom:
(A) SF 4 (B) SF 6 (C) SF 2 (D) None

35. The strength of bonds by 2s – 2s, 2p – 2p and 2p – 2s overlapping has the order:
(A) s – s > p – p > s – p (B) s – s > p – s > p – p
(C) p – p > s – p > s – s (D) p – p > s – s > p – s

36. The triple bond in ethyne is made up of:

(A) Three sigma bonds (B) Three - bonds
(C) One sigma and two bonds (D) Two sigma and one bond

37. In which of the excitation state of chlorine ClF 3 is formed:

(A) In ground state (B) In third excitation state
(C) In first excitation state (D) In second excitation state

38. Variable covalency is exhibited by:

(A) P and S (B) N and O (C) N and P (D) F and Cl

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39. Which is not characteristic of -bond :
(A) -bond is formed when a sigma bond already formed
(B) -bond are formed from hybrid orbitals
(C) - bond may be formed by the overlapping of p-orbitals
(D) - bond results from lateral overlap of atomic orbital

40. bond is formed :

(A) By overlapping of hybridised orbital (B) Ovelapping of axial p–p orbitals
(C) Head on overlapping of s – s orbitals (D) By p – p lateral overlapping

41. Number of and bonds present in

CH3 — CH  CH — C  CH are:
(A) 10, 3 (B) 102 (C) 9, 2 (D) 8, 3

42. Which of the following fluorides does not exists?

(A) NF 5 (B) PF 5 (C) AsF 5 (D) SbF 5

43. p-p overlapping will be observed in the molecules of -

(A) H2 (B) HBr (C) HCl (D) Cl2

44. Nitrogen does not form NF 5 because:

(A) Nitrogen is member of V group
(B) It contains no empty d-orbital
(C) The bond energy of N  N is very high
(D) Inert pair effect exists in the molecule

45. The correct order of bond length is

(A) C – C  C  C  C  C (B) C  C  C  C  C – C
(C) C  C  C  C  C – C (D) C  C  C – C  C  C

46. Which of the following statements is incorrect ?

(A) Double bonds is shorter than a single bond
(B) – bond is weaker than bond
(C) Double bond is stronger than a single bond
(D) Covalent bond is stronger than a hydrogen bond

47. Fluorine molecule is formed by:

(A) the axial p–p orbital overlap (B) the sideways p–p orbital overlap
(C) the s–s orbital overlap (D) the s–p orbital overlap

48. Consider the following statements:

I. A sigma () bond is formed when two s–orbitals overlap
II. A pi() bond is formed when two p-orbitals overlap axially
III. A - bond is weaker than -bond
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(A) I and II (B) II and III (C) I alone (D) II alone

49. Number and type of bonds between two carbon atoms in CaC2 are :
(A) one sigma () and one pi () bond (B) one  and two  bonds
(C) one  and one and a half  bond (D) one  bond

50. How many - and - bonds are there in salicylic acid (2-hydroxy benzoic acid)?
(A) 10, 4 (B) 16, 4 (C) 18, 2 (D) 16, 2

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51. Strongest bond is formed by the head on overlapping of :
(A) 2s- and 2p- orbitals (B) 2p- and 2p- orbitals
(C) 2s- and 2s- orbitals (D) All

52. The ratio of  and  bonds in benzene is :

(A) 2 (B) 6 (C) 4 (D) 8

53. Number of -bonds and -bonds in the following structrue is

H H
H H

H H
H H

(A) 6, 19 (B) 4, 20 (C) 5, 19 (D) 5, 20

Hybridisation :
54. In the protonation of H2O, change occurs in :
(A) Hybridisation state of oxygen (B) Shape of molecule
(C) Hybridisation and shape both (D) None

55. The d-orbitals involved in sp3d hybridisation is :

(A) dx 2  y 2 (B) d z2 (C) d xy (D) d xz

56. A sp3 hybrid orbital contains:

3 1 3 1
(A) s–character (B) p–character (C) p–character (D) s – character
4 4 4 2

57. In the compound

1 2 3 4 5 6
C H 2  C H — C H 2 — C H 2 — C  C H , the C2 — C3 bond formed by the overlapping of :

(A) sp – sp2 (B) sp3 – sp3 (C) sp – sp3 (D) sp2 – sp3

58. Which of the set of species have same hybridisation state but different shapes:

(A) NO 2 , NO 2 , NO 2 (B) CIO4 , SF4 , XeF4 (C) NH 4 , H3 O  , OF2 (D) SO42 , PO43 , ClO4

59. Which of the following elements can not exhibit sp3d hybridisation state:
(1) C (2) P (3) Cl (4) B
Correct answer is:
(A) 1, 3 (B) 1, 4 (C) 2, 3 (D) 2, 4

60. In the protonation of NH3 molecule, following statement is true:

(A) A covalent bond is formed (B) Hydrogen bond is formed
(C) Hybridisation state of N is changed (D) Shape of NH3 molecule is changed

61. The shape of sulphate ion is:

(A) Hexagonal (B) Square planar (C) Trigonal bipyramidal (D) Tetrahedral

62. In which following set of compound/ion has linear geometry:

(A) CH 4 , NH 4 , BH 4 (B) CO23  , NO3 , BF3 (C) NO 2 , CO 2 , N3 (D) BeCl 2 , BCl3 , CH 4

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63. Which of the molecule is trigonal bipyramidal :
(A) BF 3 (B) CH4 (C) PCl 5 (D) SF 6

64. The type of hybrid orbitals used by chlorine atom in CIO  , CIO2 , CIO3 and CIO 4 is/are:
(A) sp, sp2, sp3 and sp3d (B) sp and sp3
(C) Only sp3 (D) Only sp

65. Which of the following having a square planner structure is:

(A) NH 4 (B) BF4 (C) XeF4 (D) CCl4

66. The shape of I 3 is :

(A) Tetrahedral (B) Linear (C) T-shape (D) Trigonal

67. Among the following compounds the one that is polar and has the central atom with sp3 hybridisation is:
(A) H2CO 3 (B) SiF 4 (C) BF 3 (D) HClO2

68. Which of the following will be octahedral:

(A) SF 6 (B) BF4– (C) PCl5 (D) XeF6

69. The shape of methyl cation (CH 3  ) is likely to be:

(A) linear (B) pyramidal (C) planar (D) spherical

70. The structure of XeF2 involves hybridization of the type :

(A) sp3 (B) sp3d3 (C) sp3d (D) sp3d2

71. In the XeF4 molecule, the Xe atom is in the

(A) sp2-hybridized state (B) sp3-hybridised state
(C) sp3d-hybridized state (D) sp3d2-hybridized state

72. How many - and - bonds are there in salicyclic acid (2-hydroxy benzoic acid)?
(A) 10, 4 (B) 16, 4 (C) 18, 2 (D) 16, 2

73. Which of the following pairs is (are) isostructural?

(A) SF4 and SiF4 (B) SF6 and SiF62  (C) SiF62  and SeF62  (D) XeO64  and TeF62 

74. The structure of XeF6 is :

(A) pentagonal bipyramidal (B) trigonal bipyramidal
(C) capped octahedral (D) square bipyramidal

75. Isostructural species are those which have the same shape and hybridisation. Among the given species
identify the isostructural pairs.
(A) [NF3 and BF3] (B) [BF4– and NH4+] (C) [BCl3 and BrCl3] (D) [NH3 and NO3–]

76. The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO2+, NO3– and NH4+ respectively are expected to be
(A) sp, sp3 and sp2 (B) sp, sp2 and sp3 (C) sp2, sp and sp3 (D) sp2, sp3 and sp

77. Which of the following angle corresponds to sp2 hybridisation?

(A) 90º (B) 120º (C) 180º (D) 109º

78. Which of the following species has tetrahedral geometry?

(A) BH4– (B) NH2– (C) CO32– (D) H3O+

79. Carbon atoms in C2(CN)4 are :

(A) sp-hybridized (B) sp2 -hybridized
(C) sp- and sp2 hybridized (D) sp, sp2 and sp3 - hybridized
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80. The shapes of IF5 and IF7 are respectively :
(A) square pyramidal and pentagonal bipyramidal
(B) octahedral and pyramidal
(C) trigonal bipyramidal and square antiprismatic
(D) distorted square planar and distorted octahedral

81. CO2 has the same geometry as :

(I) HgCl2 (II) NO2– (III) SnCl4 (IV) C2H2
(A) I and III (B) II and IV (C) I and IV (D) III and IV

82. Which of the following has a geometry different from the other three species (having the same geometry)?
(A) BF4– (B) SO42– (C) XeF4 (D) PH4+

Dipole Moment :
83. BeF 2 has zero dipole moment whereas H2O has dipole moment because:
(A) Water is linear
(B) H2O is bent
(C) F is more electronegative than O
(D) Hydrogen bonding is present in H2O

84. Which of the following molecule have zero dipole moment:

(A) BF 3 (B) CH2Cl2 (C) NF3 (D) SO2

85. The dipole moment of NH3 is:

(A) Less than dipole moment of NCl 3 (B) Higher than dipole moment of NCl3
(C) Equal to the dipole moment of NCl 3 (D) None of these

86. Which of the following species are polar:

(A) C6H6 (B) XeF2 (C) SO2 (D) SF 4 (5) SF 6
Correct answer is:
(A) (B) & (D) (B) (A), (B) & (5) (C) (A) & (5) (D) (C) & (D)

87. Which set of molecules is polar:

(A) XeF4, IF 7, SO 3 (B) PCl5, C6H6, SF 6
(C) SnCl 2, SO 2, NO 2 (D) CO 2, CS2, C2H6

88. Dipole moment is shown by:

(A) 1, 4 - dichlorobenzene (B) Cis 1, 2 - dichloro ethene
(C) Trans -1, 2 - dichloro ethene (D) benzene

89. The correct oreder of dipole moment is:

(A) CH4 < NF 3 < NH3 < H2O (B) NF 3 < CH4 < NH3 < H2O
(C) NH3 < NF 3 < CH4 < H2O (D) H2O < NH3 < NF 3 < CH4

90. Which contains both polar and non-polar bonds?

(A) NH4Cl (B) HCN (C) H2O 2 (D) CH4
Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) :

91. The number of antibonding electron pairs in O22 molecular ion on the basis of molecular orbital theory is
(at no. O = 8):
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

92. Which of the following option w.r.t. increasing bond order is correct?
(A) NO  C2  O2  He2 (B) C2  NO  He2  O2

(C) He2  O2  NO  C2 (D) He2  O2  C2  NO

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93. The bond-orders of the given species are such that -
(A) O 2– > O 2+ > O 22– > O 2 (B) O2+ > O 2 > O 2– > O 22–
(C) O 2+ > O 22– > O 2– > O 2 (D) O 22– > O 2 > O 2+ > O 2–

94. The ion that is isoelectronic with CO and having same bond order is:

(A) CN  (B) O2 (C) O2 (D) N 2

95. Which of the following is paramagnetic:


(A) O2 (B) CN (C) CO (D) NO+

96. In the following which of the two are paramagnetic:

(A) N2 (B) CO (C) B2 (D) NO2
Correct answer is:
(A) (A) & (C) (B) (B) & (C) (C) (C) & (D) (D) (B) & (D)

97. Increasing order of bond length in NO, NO + and NO – is:

(A) NO > NO – > NO + (B) NO + < NO < NO –
(C) NO < NO + < NO – (D) NO < NO + = NO –

98. The paramagnetic property of oxygen is well explained by:

(A) Molecular orbital theory (B) Resonance theory
(C) Valence bond theory (D) VSEPR theory

99. Which of the following has fractional bond order?

(A) O 22  (B) O22 (C) F22  (D) H 2

100. Higher is the bond order, greater is:

(A) Bond dissociation energy (B) Covalent character
(C) Bond length (D) Paramagnetism

101. The bond order of CO molecule on the basis of molecular orbital theory is:
(A) Zero (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 1

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102. Which of the follwing group of molecules have 2 bond order:
2

(A) N 22 , O 2,2 CO (B) N 2 , O 2, NO (C) C 22 , BN, O 2 (D) CN  , NO  , O 22

103. Which of the following species will have the minimum bond energy:

(A) N 2 (B) N 2 (C) N 2 (D) N 2 2

104. Which of the following ion has not bond order of 2.5 ?

(A) O2 (B) O2 (C) N 2 (D) N 2

105. N2 and O 2 are converted into monoanions, N 2 and O2 respectively. Which of the following statementss

is wrong ?

(A) In N 2 , N-N bond weakens (B) In O 2 , O-O bond order increases

(C) In O 2 , O-O bond order decreases (D) N 2 becomes paramegnetic

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106. Which of the following has maximum bond stength -
(A) O 2 (B) O2+ (C) O2– (D) O22–

Hydrogen bonding :
107. H2O boils at higher temperature than H2S, because it is capable of forming:
(A) Ionic bonds (B) Covalent bonds
(C) Hydrogen bonds (D) Metallic bonds

108. Intramolecular H-bond:

(A) Decreases Volatility (B) Increases melting point
(C) Increases viscosity (D) Increases vapour pressure

109. Weakest hydrogen bond is:

(A) O – H ......N (B) S – H .....S (C) F – H ......F (D) N – H .....N

110. Which of the following has strongest intra molecular hydrogen bonding:

OH
OH OCH3 OCH3
COOH COOH

(A) (B) (C) (D)

COOH
COOH

111. The high boiling point of water is due to the presence of:
(A) Dative bond (B) Covalant bond
(C) Hydrogen bond (D)Vander waals bond

112. Maximum no. of hydrogen bonds formed by a water molecule in ice is:
(A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1

113. KF combines with HF to form KHF 2. The compound contains the species:
(A) K+, F – and H+ (B) K+, F – and HF
(C) K+ and [HF 2] – (D) [KHF] + and F 2

114. The boiling point of a compound is raised by:

(A) intermolecular hydrogen bonding (B) high volatility
(C) intramolecular hydrogen bonding (D) non-polarity

115. The boiling point of p-nitrophenol is higher than that of o-nitrophenol because:
(A) NO2 group at p-position behaves in a different way from that at o-position
(B) intramolecular hydrogen bonding exists in p-nitrophenol
(C) there is intermolecular hydrogen bonding in p-nitrophenol
(D) p-nitrophenol has a higher molecular weight than o-nitrophenol

116. Which of the following compounds show intramolecular hydrogen bonding:

(A) o-nitrophenol (B) p-nitrophenol (C) phenol (D)salicylaldehyde
(A) 1 & 2 (B) 1 & 3 (C) 1 & 4 (D) 2 & 3

Integer types questions :

117. What is covalency of chlorine atom in second excited state ?

118. Sum of  and  bonds in NH4 cation is ......

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119. The molecule MLx is planar with 6 electron pairs around M in the valence shell . The value of x is :

120. Consider the following species NO3 ,SO42  ,ClO3 , SO3, PO34  , XeO3 , CO23  , SO32 
Then calcualte value of |x – y|, where
x : Total number of species which have bond order 1.5 or greater than 1.5
y : Total number of species which have bond order less than 1.5

121. In IF6 and TeF5 , sum of axial d-orbitals which are used in hybridisation in both species.

122. Among the following total no. of planar species is :

(i) SF4 (ii) BrF3 (iii) XeF2 (iv) IF5 (v) SbF4 (vi) SF5

(vii) SeF3 (viii) CH3 (ix) PCl4

123. Calculate the value of X–Y, for XeOF4. (X= Number of  bond pair and Y = Number of lone pair on central
atom)

124. Find out number of transformation among following which involves the change of hybridisation of
underlined atom.
(a) H2 O + H+ 
 H3 O + (b) NH3 + BF3 
 NH3. BF3

(c) Xe F6 
 XeF5+ + F– (d) 2PCl5 
 PCl4+ + PCl6–

(e) CH3 — CH3 

 CH3– + CH3+

125. Consider the following six changes

(i) NO 
 NO+  O22 
(ii) O2   O2
(iii) O2  (iv) NO+ 
 NO–

(v) NO+ 
 NO2+ (vi) CO 
 CO+
Then calculate value of “ c3 – b2 – a ”, where a, b and c are total number of transformations in which
magnetic property will be changed,bond order increases and bond order decreases respectively.

126. Total number of angle in SeCl4 which are less than 90°.

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 EXERCISE–II
NCERT-EXMPLER PROBLEMS
Single Choice Questions :
1. Isostructural species are those which have the same shape/geometry. Among the given species identify the
isostructural pairs.
(A) [NF3 and BF3] (B) [BF4– and NH4+] (C) [BCl3 and BrCl3] (D) [NH3 and NO3–]

2. Polarity in a molecule and hence the dipole moment depends primarily on electronegativity of the constituent
atoms and shape of a molecule. Which of the following has the highest dipole moment?
(A) CO2 (B) HI (C) H2O (D) SO2

3. The types of hybrid orbitals of nitrogen in NO2+, NO3– and NH4+ respectively are expected to be
(A) sp, sp3 and sp2 (B) sp, sp2 and sp3 (C) sp2, sp and sp3 (D) sp2, sp3 and sp

4. Hydrogen bonds are formed in many compounds e.g., H2O, HF, NH3. The boiling point of such compounds
depends to a large extent on the strength of hydrogen bond and the number of hydrogen bonds. The correct
decreasing order of the boiling points of above compounds is
(A) HF > H2O > NH3 (B) H2O > HF > NH3 (C) NH3 > HF > H2O (D) NH3 > H2O > HF

5. In PO43– ion the formal charge on the oxygen atom of P–O bond is
(A) + 1 (B) – 1 (C) – 0.75 (D) + 0.75

6. In NO3– ion, the number of bond pairs and lone pairs of electrons on nitrogen atom are
(A) 2, 2 (B) 3, 1 (C) 1, 3 (D) 4, 0

7. Which of the following species has tetrahedral geometry ?

(A) BH4– (B) NH2– (C) CO32– (D) H3O+

8. Number of -bonds and -bonds in the following structure is H H

(A) 6, 19 H H
(B) 4, 20
H H
(C) 5, 19
H H
(D) 5, 20

9. Which molecule/ion out of the following does not contain unpaired electrons?
(A) N2+ (B) O2 (C) O22– (D) B2

10. In which of the following molecule/ion all the bonds are not equal ?
(A) XeF4 (B) BF4– (C) C2H4 (D) SiF4

11. In which of the following substances will hydrogen bond be strongest?

(A) HCl (B) H2O (C) HI (D) H2S

12. If the electronic configuration of an element is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d2 4s2 , the four electrons involved in
chemical bond formation will be__________
(A) 3p6 (B) 3p6, 4s2 (C) 3p6, 3d2 (D) 3d2, 4s2

13. Which of the following angle corresponds to sp2 hybridisation?

(A) 90º (B) 120º (C) 180º (D) 109º

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 The electronic configuration of three elements, A, B and C are given below. Answer the questions
14 to 17 on the basis of these configurations.
A 1s2 2s2 2p6
B 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3
C 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
14. Stable form of A may be represented by the formula :
(A) A (B) A2 (C) A3 (D) A4

15. Stable form of C may be represented by the formula

(A) C (B) C2 (C) C3 (D) C4

16. The molecular formula of the compound formed from B and C will be
(A) BC (B) B2C (C) BC2 (D) BC3

17. The bond between B and C will be

(A) Ionic (B) Covalent (C) Hydrogen (D) Coordinate

18. Which of the following order of energies of molecular orbitals of N2 is correct?

(A) (2py) < (2pz) < (*2px) = (*2py) (B) (2py) > (2pz) > (*2px) = (*2py)
(C) (2py) < (2pz) > (*2px) = (*2py) (D) (2py) > (2pz) < (*2px) = (*2py)

19. Which of the following statement is not correct from the view point of molecular orbital theory?
(A) Be2 is not a stable molecule.
(B) He2 is not stable but He2+ is expected to exist.
(C) Bond strength of N2 is maximum amongst the homnuclear diatomic molecules belonging to the second
period.
(D) The order of energies of molecular orbitals in N2 molecules is
2s < *2s < 2pz < (2px = 2py) < (*2px = *2py) < *2pz

20. Which of the following options represents the correct bond order :
(A) O2– > O2 > O2+ (B) O2– < O2 < O2+ (C) O2– > O2 < O2+ (D) O2– < O2 > O2+

21. The electronic configuration of the outer most shell of the most electronegative element is
(A) 2s22p5 (B) 3s23p5 (C) 4s24p5 (D) 5s25p5

22. Amongst the following elements whose electronic configurations are given below, the one having the highest
ionisation enthalpy is
(A) [Ne]3s23p1 (B) [Ne]3s23p3 (C) [Ne]3s23p2 (D) [Ar]3d104s24p3

Assertion and Reason Type :

23. Assertion (A) : Sodium chloride formed by the action of chlorine gas on sodium metal is a stable compound.
Reason (R) : This is because sodium and chloride ions acquire octet in sodium chloride formation.
(A) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A and R both are false.

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24. Assertion (A) : Though the central atom of both NH3 and H2O molecules are sp3 hybridised, yet H–N–H
bond angle is greater than that of H–O–H.
Reason (R) : This is because nitrogen atom has one lone pair and oxygen atom has two lone pairs.
(A) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) A and R both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A and R both are false.

25. Assertion (A) : Among the two O–H bonds in H2O molecule, the energy required to break the first O–H
bond and the other O–H bond is the same.
Reason (R) : This is because the electronic environment around oxygen is the same even after breakage
of one O–H bond.
(A) A and R both are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(B) A andR both are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false.
(D) A and R both are false.

One or more than one correct :

26. Which of the following have identical bond order?
(A) CN– (B) NO+ (C) O2– (D) O22–

27. Which of the following attain the linear structure

(A) BeCl2 (B) NCO– (C) NO2 (D) CS2

28. CO is isoelectronic with

(A) NO+ (B) N2 (C) SnCl2 (D) NO2–

29. Which of the following species have the same shape ?

(A) CO2 (B) CCl4 (C) O3 (D) NO2–

30. Which of the following statements are correct about CO32–?

(A) The hybridisation of central atom is sp2.
(B) Its resonance structure has one C–O single bond and two C=O double bonds.
(C) The average formal charge on each oxygen atom is 0.67 units.
(D) All C–O bond lengths are equal.

31. Diamagnetic species are those which contain no unpaired electrons. Which among the following are
diamagnetic?
(A) N2 (B) N22– (C) O2 (D) O22–

32. Species having same bond order are :

(A) N2 (B) N2– (C) F2+ (D) O2–

33. Which of the following statements are not correct?

(A) NaCl being an ionic compound is a good conductor of electricity in the solid state.
(B) In canonical structures there is a difference in the arrangement of atoms.
(C) Hybrid orbitals form stronger bonds than pure orbitals.
(D) VSEPR Theory can explain the square planar geometry of XeF4.

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Comprehension (Q. No. 34 to 37) :
Comprehension given below is followed by some multiple choice questions. Each question has
one correct option. Choose the correct option.
Molecular orbitals are formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals. Two atomic orbitals combine to form two
molecular orbitals called bonding molecular orbitals (BMO) and anti bonding molecular orbital (ABMO).
Energy of anti bonding orbital is raised above the parent atomic orbitals that have combined and the energy
of the bonding orbital is lowered than the parent atomic orbitals. Energies of various molecular orbitals for
elements hydrogen to nitrogen increase in the order :
1s < *1s < 2s < *2s < (2px = 2py) < 2pz < (*2px = *2py) < *2pz and for oxygen and fluorine order
of energy of molecular orbitals is given below :
1s < *1s < 2s < *2s < 2pz < (2px = 2py) < (*2px = *2py) < *2pz
Different atomic orbitals of one atom combine with those atomic orbitals of the second atom which have
comparable energies and proper orientation. Further, if the overlapping is head on, the molecular orbital is
called 'Sigma', () and if the overlap is lateral, the molecular orbital is called 'pi', (). The molecular orbitals are
filled with electrons according to the same rules as followed for filling of atomic orbitals. However, the order for
filling is not the same for all molecules or their ions. Bond order is one of the most important parameters to
compare the strength of bonds.
34. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) In the formation of dioxygen from oxygen atoms 10 molecular orbitals will be formed.
(B) All the molecular orbitals in the dioxygen will be completely filled.
(C) Total number of bonding molecular orbitals will not be same as total number of anti bonding orbitals in dioxygen.
(D) Number of filled bonding orbitals will be same as number of filled anti bonding orbitals.

35. Which of the following molecular orbitals has maximum number of nodal planes?
(A) *1s (B) *2pz (C) 2px (D) *2py

36. Which of the following pair is exected to have the same bond order?
(A) O2, N2 (B) O2+, N2– (C) O2–, N2+ (D) O2–, N2–

37. In which of the following molecules, 2pz molecular orbital is filled after 2px and 2py molecular orbitals?
(A) O2 (B) Ne2 (C) N2 (D) F2

MATCH THE COLUMN

38. Match the species in Column I with the type of hybrid orbitals in Column II.
Column - I Column - II
(A) SF4 (P) sp3d2
(B) IF5 (Q) d2sp3
(C) NO2 + (R) sp3d
(D) NH4+ (S) sp3
(T) sp

39. Match the species in Column I with the geometry / shape in Column II
Column - I Column - II
(A) H3O+ (P) Linear
(B) HC  CH (Q) Angular
(C) ClO2– (R) Tetrahedral
(D) NH4+ (S) Trigonal bipyramidal
(T) Pyramidal

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40. Match the species in Column I with the bond order in Column II.
Column - I Column - II
(A) NO (P) 1.5
(B) CO (Q) 2.0
(C) O2– (R) 2.5
(D) O2 (S) 3.0

41. Match the items given in Column I with examples given in Column II.
Column - I Column - II
(A) Hydrogen bond (P) C
(B) Resonance (Q) LiF
(C) Ionic solid (R) H2
(D) Covalent solid (S) HF
(T) O3

42. Match the shape of molecules in Column I with the type of hybridisation in Column II
Column - I Column - II
(A) Tetrahedral (P) sp2
(B) Trigonal (Q) sp
(C) Linear (R) sp3

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 EXERCISE - III
(Question asked in previous AIEEE/JEE-MAIN)
1. The C—C bond length is maximum in : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) diamond (B) C70 (C) C60 (D) graphite

2. The oxide without nitrogen-nitrogen bond is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) N2O3 (B) N2O5 (C) N2O (D) N2O4

3. The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule of benzene is [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) 6 (B) 24 (C) 18 (D) 12

4. If the magnetic moment of a dioxygen species is 1.73 B.M, it may be : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) O2, O2– or O2 (B) O2 or O2– (C) O2 or O2 (D) O2– or O2

5. Arrange the following bonds according to their average bond energies in descending order :
C — Cl, C — Br, C — F, C—I [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) C — F > C — Cl > C — Br >C — I (B) C — I > C — Br > C — Cl > C — F
(C) C — Br > C — l > C — Cl > C — F (D) C — Cl > C — Br > C — l > C— F

6. The predominant intermolecular forces present in ethyl acetate, a liquid, are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) London dispersion and dipole-dipole.
(B) London dispersion, dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding.
(C) Dipole-dipole and hydrogen bonding.
(D) Hydrogen bonding and London dispersion.

7. The relative strength of interionic/intermolecular forces in decreasing order is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) dipole-dipole > ion-dipole > ion-ion (B) ion-dipole > ion-ion > dipole-dipole
(C) ion-dipole > dipole-dipole > ion-ion (D) ion-ion > ion-dipole > dipole-dipole

8. The dipole moments of CCl4, CHCl3 and CH4 are in the order : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) CHCl3 < CH4 = CCl4 (B) CH4 = CCl4 < CHCl3
(C) CCl4 < CH4 < CHCl3 (D) CH4 < CCl4 < CHCl3

9. The bond order and the magnetic characteristies of CN– are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
1 1
(A) 2 , paramagnetic (B) 2 , diamagnetic (C) 3, paramagnetic (D) 3, diamagnetic
2 2

10. Match the type of interaction in column A with the distance dependence of their interaction energy in
column B : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
A B
1
(I) ion-ion (a)
r
1
(II) dipole-dipole (b)
r2
1
(III) London dispersion (c)
r3
1
(d)
r6
(A) (I)-(b); (II)-(d); (III)-(c) (B) (I)-(a); (II)-(b); (III)-(d)
(C) (I)-(a); (II)-(b); (III)-(c) (D) (I)-(a); (II)-(c); (III)-(d)
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11. Among the sulphates of alkaline earth metals, the solubilities of BeSO4 and MgSO4 in water, respectively,
are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) poor and poor (B) High and poor (C) High and high (D) Poor and high

12. The compound that has the largest H–M–H bond angle (M = N, O, S, C), is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) H2O (B) NH3 (C) H2S (D) CH4

13. The shape/structure of [XeF5]¯ and XeO3F 2,respectively, are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) pentagonal planar and trigonal bipyramidal (B) octahedral and square pyramidal
(C) trigonal bipyramidal and pentagonal planar (D) trigonal bipyramidal and trigonal bipyramidal

14. The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral. What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone pair(s) of
electrons, if any) ? [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) Tetrahedral (B) Trigonal bipyramidal
(C) Pyramidal (D) Square planar

15. In a molecule of pyrophosphoric acid, the number of P–OH, P = O and P–O–P bonds/moiety(ies) respectively
are : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) 2, 4 and 1 (B) 3, 3 and 3 (C) 4, 2 and 0 (D) 4, 2 and 1

16. Of the species, NO, NO+, NO2+ and NO¯, the one with minimum bond strength is :[JEE-Main-Online 2020]
(A) NO+ (B) NO (C) NO2+ (D) NO¯

17. The structure of PCl5 in the solid state is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

(A) Tetrahedral [PCl4]+ and octahedral [PCl6] – (B) Square planar [PCl4]+ and octahedral [PCl6] –
(C) Square pyramidal (D) Trigonal bipyramidal

18. The reaction in which the hybridisation of the underlined atom is affected is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]
Disproportionation 420K
(A) H3PO2   (B) H2 SO4  NaCl 


H
(C) NH3  
 (D) XeF4  SbF5 


19. The oxidation states of transition metal atoms in K2Cr2O7, KMnO4 and K2FeO4, respectively, are x, y and
z. The sum of x, y and z is. [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

20. The number of Cl = O bonds in perchloric acid is : [JEE-Main-Online 2020]

21. Which among the following species has unequal bond lengths? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) SF4 (B) BF4– (C) SiF4 (D) XeF4

22. The correct order of bond dissociation enthalpy of halogens is [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) I2 > Br2 > Cl2 > F2 (B) F2 > Cl2 > Br2 > I2
(C) Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2 (D) Cl2 > F2 > Br2 > I2

23. According to molecular orbital theory, the species among the following that does not exist is
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) O22– (B) He2 – (C) He2+ (D) Be2

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24. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Dipole-dipole interactions are the only non-covalent interactions, resulting in hydrogen bond
formation.
Reason R : Fluorine is the most electronegative element and hydrogen bonds in HF are symmmetrical.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(C) A is false but R is true
(D) A is true but R is false

25. Given below are two statements : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

Statement-I : o-Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
Statement-II : o-Nitrophenol has high melting due to hydrogen bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(B) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C) Both Statement I and Statement II is true
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II is false

26. The correct shape and I – I – I bond angles respectively in I3– ion are [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Distorted trigonal planar ; 135º and 90º
(B) T-shaped ; 180º and 90º
(C) Linear ; 180º
(D) Trigonal planar ; 120º

27. Match List-I with List-II. [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

List-I List-II
(Molecule) (Bond order)
(a) Ne2 (i) 1
(b) N2 (ii) 2
(c) F2 (iii) 0
(d) O2 (iv) 3
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) (a)  (i), (b)  (ii), (c)  (iii), (d)  (iv)
(B) (a)  (ii), (b)  (i), (c)  (iv), (d)  (iii)
(C) (a)  (iv), (b)  (iii), (c)  (ii), (d)  (i)
(D) (a)  (iii), (b)  (iv), (c)  (i), (d)  (ii)

1 2 3 4
28. In C H2  C  C H – C H3 molecule, the hybridization of carbon 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively are :

[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) sp2, sp3, sp2, sp3 (B) sp3, sp, sp3, sp3
(C) sp2, sp, sp2, sp3 (D) sp2, sp2, sp2, sp3

29. Which of the following are isostructural pairs? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(a) SO42– and CrO42– (b) SiCl4 and TiCl4 (c) NH3 and NO3 (d) BCl3 and BrCl3
(A) c and d only (B) a and b only (C) a and c only (D) b and c only

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30. Out of the following, which type of interaction is responsible for the stabilisation of -helix structure of
proteins? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) vander Waals forces (B) Hydrogen bonding
(C) Ionic bonding (D) Covalent bonding

31. Amongst the following, the linear species is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(A) NO2 (B) Cl2O (C) O3
(D) N3–

32. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R) :
Assertion (A) : The H–O–H bond angle in water molecule is 104.5°
Reason (R) : The lone pair-lone pair repulsion of electrons is higher than the bond pair-bond pair repulsion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) A is false but R is true
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

33. Number of paramagnetic oxides among the following given oxides is Li2O, CaO, Na2O2, KO2, MgO and K2O
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 0 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1

34. A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this
molecule is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) see- saw (B) Planar triangular (C) T-shaped (D) trigonal pyramidal

35. Which of the following compound CANNOT act as a Lewis base ? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) NF3 (B) PCl5 (C) SF4 (D) ClF3

36. The oxidation states of nitrogen in NO, NO2, and NO3– , N2O are in the order of: [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(A) NO3– > NO2 > NO > N2O (B) NO2 > NO3 > NO > N2O
(C) N2O > NO2 > NO > NO3 (D) NO > NO2 > N2O > NO3

37. A hard substance melts at high temperature and is an insulator in both solid and in molten state. This solid
is most likely to be a/an : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Ionic solid (B) Molecular solid (C) Metallic solid (D) Covalent solid

38. The correct order of following 3d metal oxides, according to their oxidation numbers is :
(a) CrO3 (b) Fe2O3 (c) MnO2 (d) V2O5
(e) Cu2O [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) (a) > (C) > (d) > (b) > (e) (B) (d) > (a) > (b) > (c) > (e)
(C) (a) > (d) > (c) > (b) > (e) (D) (c) > (a) > (d) > (e) > (b)

39. The water having more dissolved O2 is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(A) polluted water (B) water at 80ºC (C) boiling water (D) water at 4ºC

40. The set in which compounds have different nature is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Be(OH)2 and Al(OH)3 (B) B(OH)3 and Al(OH)3
(C) B(OH)3 and H3PO3 (D) NaOH and Ca(OH)2

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41. The hybridisations of the atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO2–, NO2+ and NH4+ respectively :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
3
(A) sp , sp and sp2 2
(B) sp , sp and sp 3 3 2
(C) sp , sp and sp (D) sp, sp2 and sp3

42. In the following the correct bond order sequence is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) O 2  O2  O22   O2 (B) O 22   O2  O 2  O2

(C) O 2  O 2  O 2  22  (D) O 2  O2  O22   O2

43. Identify the species having one -bond and maximum number of canonical forms from the following :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) O2 (B) SO3 (C) CO23  (D) SO2

44. Identify the process in which change in the oxidation state is five [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
2 2 3 2 3
(A) C2 O 4  2CO2 (B) Cr2 O  2Cr
7
(C) CrO 4  Cr (D) MnO 4  Mn2 

45. Match List - I with List - II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

List - I List - II
(Species) (Hybrid Orbitals)
(a) SF4 (i) sp3d2
(b) IF5 (ii) d2sp3
(c) NO2+ (iii) sp3d
(d) NH4+ (iv) sp3
(v) sp
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(v) and (d)-(iv) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv) and (d)-(v)
(C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii) and (d)-(v) (D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(v) and (d)-(iii)

46. Which one of the following group-15 hydride is the strongest reducing agent ? [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) SbH3 (B) BiH3 (C) PH3 (D) AsH3

47. The oxidation states of 'P' in H4P2O7 , H4P2O5 and H4P2O6 , respectively, are : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 6, 4 and 5 (B) 5, 3 and 4 (C) 7, 5 and 6 (D) 5, 4 and 3

48. Match List - I with List -II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

List - I List -II
(a) NaOH (i) Acidic
(b) Be(OH)2 (ii) Basic
(c) Ca(OH)2 (iii) Amphoteric
(d) B(OH)3
(e) Al (OH)3
Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii) (B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i), (e)-(iii)
(C) (a)-(ii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii), (e)-(iii) (D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii), (e)-(iii)

49. Number of Cl = O bonds in chlorous acid, chloric acid and perchloric acid respectively are :
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 4, 1 and 0 (B) 3, 1 and 1 (C) 1, 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3

50. The bond order and magnetic behaviour of O2– ion are, respectively : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 2 and diamagnetic (B) 1.5 and paramagnetic
(C) 1 and paramagnetic (D) 1.5 and diamagnetic

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51. The interaction energy of London forces between two particles is proportional to rx, where r is the distance
between the particles. The value of x is : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 3 (B) –3 (C) –6 (D) 6

52. Match List - I with List - II : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

List - I List - II
(Species) (No. of lone pairs of electrons on the central atom)
(a) XeF2 (i) 0
(b) XeO2F2 (ii) 1
(c) XeO3F2 (iii) 2
(d) XeF4 (iv) 3
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
(C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

53. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Barium carbonate is insoluble in water and is highly stable.
Reason (R) : The thermal stability of the carbonates increases with increasing cationic size.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the true explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the true explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

54. The number of S = O bonds present in sulphurous acid, peroxodisulphuric acid and pyrosulphuric acid,
respectively are : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1, 4 and 3 (C) 1, 4 and 4 (D) 2, 4 and 3

55. In polythionic acid, H2SxO6 (x = 3 to 5) the oxidation state(s) of sulphur is/are : [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) +5 only (B) 0 and + 5 only (C) + 6 only (D) + 3 and + 5 only

56. In which one of the following molecules strongest back donation of an electron pair halide to boron is expected?
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]
(A) BBr3 (B) BI3 (C) BCl3 (D) BF3

57. The spin-only magnetic moment value of B2+ species is______ × 10–2 BM. [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

(Nearest integer) [Given : 3 = 1.73]

58. AB3 is an interhalogen T-shaped molecule. The number of lone pairs of electrons on A is ________. (Integer
answer) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

59. The number of species having non-pyramidal shape among the following is ________ .
(i) SO3 (ii) NO3 (iii) PCl3 (iv) CO32–
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]

60. According to molecular orbital theory, the number of unpaired electron(s) in O22– is _______ .
[JEE-Main-Online 2021]

x
61. The difference between bond orders of CO and NO is where x = _______ (Round off to the Nearest
2
integer) [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

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62. The total number of electrons in all bonding molecular orbitals of O22  is _________.
(Round off to the Nearest Integer). [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

63. The number of lone pairs of electrons on the central I atom in I3 is_________.

[JEE-Main-Online 2021]

64. The number of sigma bonds in

H3C–C=CH–CC–H is _______ . [JEE-Main-Online 2021]
H

65. The number of species below that have two lone pairs of electrons in their central atom is . (Round off to the
Nearest Integer).
SF4 , BF4¯, ClF3, AsF3, PCl3, BrF5, XeF4, SF6 [JEE-Main-Online 2021]

66. Identify the incorrect statement for PCI5 from the following. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
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(A) In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo sp d hybridization.
(B) The geometry of PCI5 is trigonal bipyramidal.
(C) PCIs has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
(D) The three equatorial bonds of PCI5 lie in a plane

67. The oxide which contains an odd electron at the nitrogen atom is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) N2O (B) NO2 (C) N2O3 (D) N2O5

68. Nitrogen gas is obtained by thermal decomposition of [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

(A) Ba(NO3)2 (B) Ba(N3)2 (C) NaNO2 (D) NaNO3

69. Consider the ions/molecules [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

O 2 , O2 , O2– , O22–
For increasing bond order the correct option is :
(A) O 2– – 
2  O2  O 2  O2
(B) O –2  O22–  O 2  O2

(C) O –2  O22–  O 2  O2 (D) O –2  O2  O2–

2  O2

70. Choose the correct stability order of group 13 elements in their +1 oxidation state.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Al < Ga < In < Tl (B) Tl < In < Ga < Al (C) Al < Ga < Tl < In (D) Al < Tl < Ga < In

71. Bonding in which of the following diatomic molecule(s) become(s) stronger, on the basis of MO Theory, by
removal of an electron?
(A) NO (B) N2 (C) O2 (D) C2 (E) B2
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) (A), (B), (C) only (B) (B), (C), (E) only (C) (A), (C) only (D) (D) only

72. Number of electron deficient molecules among the following

PH3, B2H6, CCl4, NH3, LiH and BCl3 is [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

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73. The correct order of bond orders of C22– , N22–, O22– is, respectively : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) C22– < N22– < O22– (B) O22– < N22– < C22–
(C) C22– < O22– < N22– (D) N22– < C22– < O22–

74. Arrange the following in the decreasing order of their covalent character : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(a) LiCl (b) NaCl (c) KCl (d) CsCl
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) (a) > (c) > (b) > (d) (B) (b) > (a) > (c) > (d)
(C) (a) > (b) > (c) > (d) (D) (a) > (b) > (d) > (c)

75. Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape of BrF3 molecule respectively, are
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 0, triangular planar (B) 1, pyramidal (C) 2, bent T-shape (D) 1, bent T-shape

76. PCl5 is well known, but NCl5 is not. Because, [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Nitrogen is less reactive than phosphorous
(B) Nitrogen doesn’t have d-orbitals in its valence shell
(C) Catenation tendency is weaker in nitrogen than phosphorous
(D) Size of phosphorous is larger than nitrogen

77. The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is

[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) HCN < H2O < NH3 (B) HCN < CH4 < NH3
(C) CH4 < HCN < NH3 (D) CH4 < NH3 < HCN

78. The number of bridged oxygen atoms present in compound B formed from the following reactions is
673 K
Pb(NO3)2   A + PbO + O2
Dimerise
A   B [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

79. Consider the species CH4, NH4+ and BH4–. Choose the correct option with respect to these species.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) They are isoelectronic and only two have tetrahedral structures
(B) They are isoelectronic and all have tetrahedral structures
(C) Only two are isoelectronic and all have tetrahedral structures
(D) Only two are isoelectronic and only two have tetrahedral structuress

80. Given below are the oxides : Na2O, As2O3, N2O, NO and CI2O7
Number of amphoteric oxides is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

81. The correct order of melting points of hydrides of group 16 elements is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) H2S < H2Se < H2Te < H2O (B) H2O < H2S < H2Se < H2Te
(C) H2S < H2Te < H2Se < H2O (D) H2Se < H2S < H2Te < H2O

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82. Identify the correct statement for B2H6 from those given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) In B2H6, all B-H bonds are equivalent. (B) In B2H6, there are four 3-centre-2-electron bonds.
(C) B2H6 is a Lewis acid. (D) B2H6 can be synthesized from both BF3 and NaBH4.
(E) B2H6 is a planar molecule.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) (A) and (E) only (B) (B), (C) and (E) only
(C) (C) and (D) only (D) (C) and (E) only

83. The most stable trihalide of nitrogen is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

(A) NF3 (B) NCl3 (C) NBr3 (D) Nl3

84. Among the following, basic oxide is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

(A) SO3 (B) SiO2 (C) CaO (D) AI2O3

85. Among the given oxides of nitrogen ; N2O, N2O3, N2O4 and N2O5, the number of compound/(s) having
N-N bond is : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

86. Which of the following oxoacids of sulphur contains “S” in two different oxidation states?
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) H2S2O3 (B) H2S2O6 (C) H2S2O7 (D) H2S2O8

87. In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Equatorial position and there are two lone pair-bond pair repulsions at 90º
(B) Equatorial position and there are three lone pair-bond pair repulsions at 90º
(C) Axial position and there are three lone pair-bond pair repulsion at 90º
(D) Axial position and there are two lone pair-bond pair repulsion at 90º

88. Given below are two statements : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

Statement I : The pentavalent oxide of group-15 element, E2O5, is less acidic than trivalent oxide, E2O3, of
the same element.
Statement II : The acidic character of trivalent oxide of group 15 elements, E2O3, decreases down the
group.
In light of the above statements, choose most appropriate answer from the options given below :
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(C) Statement I true, but Statement II is false
(D) Statement I false, but Statement II is true

89. Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in
List-II and select the most appropriate option. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
List-I (Shape) List-II (Molecules)
(A) T-shaped (I) XeF4
(B) Trigonal planar (II) SF4
(C) Square planar (III) ClF3
(D) See-saw (IV) BF3
(A) (A) – (I), (B) – (II), (C) – (III), (D) – (IV) (B) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)
(C) (A) – (III), (B) – (IV), (C) – (II), (D) – (I) (D) (A) – (IV), (B) – (III), (C) – (I), (D) – (II)

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90. Match List-I with List-ll : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
List-l (Oxide) List-ll (Nature)
(A) CI2O7 (I) Amphoteric
(B) Na2O (II) Basic
(C) AI2O3 (III) Neutral
(D) N2O (IV) Acidic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) A-IV, B-lll, C-l, D-ll (B) A-IV, B-ll, C-l, D-lll
(C) A-ll, B-IV, C-lll, D-l (D) A-l, B-ll, C-lll, D-IV

91. Match List-I with List-II :

List-I List-II
(molecule) (hybridization; shape)
A. XeO3 I. sp3d ; linear
B. XeF2 II. sp3; pyramidal
C. XeOF4 III. sp3d3; distorted octahedral
D. XeF6 IV. sp3d2 ;square pyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III (B) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
(C) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I (D) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

92. Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(Compound) (Shape)
(A) BrF5 (I) bent
(B) [CrF6] 3– (II) square pyramidal
(C) O3 (III) trigonal bipyramidal
(D) PCl5 (IV) octahedral
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) (A) – (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(C) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

93. Match List-I with List-II [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

List-I List-II
(A) MO = A – B (I) Dipole moment
(B)  = Q × r (II) Bonding molecular orbital
Nb – Na
(C) (III) Anti-bonding molecualr orbital
2
(D) MO = A + B (IV) Bond order
(A) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) (B) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
(C) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (D) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)

94. Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : The chlorides of Be and Al have Cl-bridged structure. Both are soluble in organic solvents and
act as Lewis bases.
Statement-II : Hydroxides of Be and Al dissolve in excess alkali to give beryllate and aluminate ions.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both statement I and Statement II are true (B) Both statement I and Statement II are false
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

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95. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Zero orbital overlap is an out of phase overlap.
Reason : It results due to different orientation/direction of approach of orbitals.
In the light of the above statements. Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) A is false but R is true

96. Given below are two statements.

Statement-I : Stannane is an example of a molecular hydride.
Statement-II : Stannane is a planar molecule.
In the light of the above statement, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. (D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

97. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Boric acid is a weak acid
Reason R : Boric acid is not able to release H+ ion on its own. It receives OH– ion from water and releases
H+ ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(B) Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(C) A is correct but R is not correct
(D) A is not correct but R is correct

98. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A) : Boron is unable to form BF63–
Reason (R) : Size of B is very small.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

99. Given below are two statements.

Statement-I : O2 , Cu2+ and Fe3+ are weakly attracted by magnetic field and are magnetized in the same
direction as magnetic field.
Statement-II : NaCl and H2O are weakly magnetized in opposite direction to magnetic field.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer form the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
(D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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100. The total number of Mn = O bonds in Mn2O7 is ____. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 4 (B) 5 (C) 6 (D) 3

101. Number of lone pairs of electrons in the central atom of SCl2, O3, ClF3 and SF6, respectively, are :
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 0, 1, 2 and 2 (B) 2, 1, 2 and 0 (C) 1, 2, 2 and 0 (D) 2, 1, 2 and 0

102. Which oxoacid of phosphorous has the highest number of oxygen atoms present in its chemical formula?
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) Pyrophosphorous acid (B) Hypophosphoric acid
(C) Phosphoric acid (D) Pyrophosphoric acid

103. Arrange the following in increasing order of their covalent character.

(A) CaF2 (B) CaCl2 (C) CaBr2 (D) CaI2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) B < A < C < D (B) A < B < C < D
(C) A < B < D < C (D) A < C < B < D

104. The total number of acidic oxides from the following list is : NO, N2O, B2O3, N2O5, CO, SO3, P4O10
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

105. Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]
(A) BCl3 and SF6 (B) NO and H2SO4 (C) SF6 and H2SO4 (D) BCl3 and NO

106. The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of
XeO3, XeOF4 and XeF6 is _____________. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

107. According to MO theory, number of species/ions from the following having identical bond order is_____:
CN– , NO+ , O2 ,O2+ , O22+ [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

108. Among the following species

N2, N2+, N2– , N22–, O2, O2+, O2–, O22–
the number of species showing diamagnetism is [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

109. Consider, PF5, BrF5, PCl3, SF6, [ICl4]–, ClF3 and IF5.
Amongst the above molecule(s)/ion(s), the number of molecule(s)/ion(s) having sp3d2 hybridisation is____.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]

110. Consider the following sulphure based oxoacids.

H2SO3, H2SO4, H2S2O8 and H2S2O7.
Amongst these oxoacids, the number of those with peroxo(O-O) bond is______.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]

111. Amongst the following the number of oxide(s) which are paramagnetic in nature is
Na2O, KO2, NO2, N2O, ClO2, NO, SO2, Cl2O [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

112. The number of paramagnetic species among the following is ___________.

B2, Li2, C2, C2– , O22– , O2+ and He2+ [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

113. The number of interhalogens from the following having square pyramidal structure is :
ClF3, IF7, BrF5, BrF3, I2Cl6, IF5, ClF, ClF5 [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

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114. The number of molecule(s) or ion(s) from the following having non-planar structure is______.
NO3– , H2O2, BF3 , PCl3 , XeF4 , SF4 , XeO3 , PH4+ , SO3 , [Al(OH)4]– [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

115. Amongst BeF2, BF3, H2O, NH3, CCl4 and HCl, the number of molecules with non-zero net dipole moment is
______. [JEE-Main-Online 2022]

116. The hybridization of P exhibited in PF5 in spxdy. The value of y is__________.

[JEE-Main-Online 2022]

117. The difference in oxidation state of chromium in chromate and dichromate salts is ________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]

118. Amongst SF4, XeF4, CF4 and H2O, the number of species with two lone pair of electrons is ______.
[JEE-Main-Online 2022]

119. Resonance in carbonate ion (CO32–) is [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

– –
O O O

– C – – C C –
O O O O O O
Which of the following is true?
(A) It is possible to identify each structure individually by some physical or chemical method.
(B) All these structures are in dynamic equilibrium with each other.
(C) CO32– has a single structure i.e., resonance hybrid of the above three structures.
(D) Each structure exists for equal amount of time.

120. The Lewis acid character of boron tri halides follows the order ; [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) BF3 > BCl3 > BBr3 > BO3 (B) BCl3 > BF3 > BBr3 > BI3
(C) BI3 > BBr3 > BCl3 > BF3 (D) BBr3 > BI3 > BCl3 > BF3

121. Match List-I with List-II

List-I List-II
(A) XeF4 (I) See-saw
(B) SF4 (II) Square planar
(C) NH4 + (III) Bent T-shaped
(D) BrF3 (IV) Tetrahedral
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A-II B-I C-III D-IV
(B) A-IV B-I C-II D-III
(C) A-II B-I C-IV D-III
(D) A-IV B-III C-II D-I

122. Boric acid is solid, whereas BF3 is gas at room temperature because of [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Strong van der Waal's interaction in Boric acid(B) Strong hydrogen bond in Boric acid
(C) Strong ionic bond in Boric acid (D) Strong covalent bond in BF3

123. Bond dissociation energy of "E-H" bond of the "H2E" hydrides of group 16 elements (given below), follows
order.
(A) O (B) S (C) Se (D) Te
Choose the correct from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A > B > C > D (B) D > C > B > A
(C) A > B > D > C (D) B > A > C > D

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124. The correct order of hydration enthalpies is :
(A) K+ (B) Rb+ (C) Mg2+ (D) Cs+ (E) Ca2+
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) C > E > A > D > B (B) C > A > E > B > D (C) C > E > A > B > D (D) E > C > A > B > D

125. Match List-I with List-II

List-I List-II
(molecules/ions) (No. of lone pairs of e– on central atom)
(A) IF7 (I) Three
(B) ICl4– (II) One
(C) XeF6 (III) Two
(D) XeF2 (IV) Zero
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A-IV B-I C-II D-III
(B) A-II B-III C-IV D-I
(C) A-IV B-III C-II D-I
(D) A-II B-I C-IV D-III

126. For OF2 molecule consider the following :

(A) Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2. (B) FOF angle is less than 104.5º.
(C) Molecule is bent 'V' shaped. (D) Molecular geometry is linear.
Correct options are : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A, B, C only (B) A, B, D only (C) C, D, E only (D) A, C, D only

127. The bond dissociation energy is highest for [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

(A) Br2 (B) F2 (C) I2 (D) Cl2

128. What is the number of unpaired electron (s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital of the following species
: N2 ; N2+ ; O2 ; O2+ ? [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) 0, 1, 0, 1 (B) 2, 1, 2, 1 (C) 0, 1, 2, 1 (D) 2, 1, 0, 1

129. The correct order of bond enthalpy (kJ mol–1) is : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) C – C > Si – Si > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn (B) C – C > Si – Si > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge
(C) Si – Si > C – C > Sn – Sn > Ge – Ge (D) Si – Si > C – C > Ge – Ge > Sn – Sn

130. The magnetic behavior of Li2O, Na2O2 and KO2, respectively, are [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) paramagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
(B) diamagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
(C) diamagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
(D) paramagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic

131. O – O bond length in H2O2 is X than the O – O bond length in F2O2. The O – H bond length in H2O2 is Y than
that of the O – F bond in F2O2.
Choose the correct option for X and Y from those given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) X - longer, Y - longer (B) X - longer, Y - shorter
(C) X - shorter, Y - shorter (D) X - shorter, Y - longer

132. Order of Covalent bond :

(A) KF > KI ; LiF > KF (B) KF < KI ; LiF > KF
(C) SnCl4 > SnCl2 ; CuCl > NaCl (D) LiF > KF ; CuCl < NaCl
(E) KF < KI ; CuCl > NaCl
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) B, C only (B) C, E only (C) B, C, E only (D) A, B only

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133. Which of the Phosphorus oxoacid can create silver mirror from AgNO3 solution? [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) (HPO3)n (B) H4P2O7 (C) H4P2O6 (D) H4P2O5

134. Statement I : Dipole moment is a vector quantity and by convention it is depicted by a small arrow with tail
on the negative centre and head pointing towards the positive centre.
Statement II : The crossed arrow of the dipole moment symbolizes the direction of the shift of charges in the
molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
(C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

135. According to MO theory the bond orders for O22–, CO and NO+ respectively, are
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 2 (C) 1, 3 and 3 (D) 2, 3 and 3

136. The alkaline earth metal sulphate(s) which are readily soluble in water is/are :
(A) BeSO4 (B) MgSO4 (C) CaSO4 (D) SrSO4
(E) BaSO4
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) B only (B) B and C (C) A and B (D) A only

137. For compound having the formula Ga[AlCl4], the correct option from the following is
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Cl forms bond with both Al and Ga in Ga[AlCl4]
(B) Oxidation state of Ga in the salt GaAlCl4 is +3.
(C) Ga is more electronegative than Al and is present as a cationic part of the salt GaAICl4
(D) Ga is coordinated with Cl in GaAlCl4

138. Match List-I with List-II :

List-I (Oxide) List-II (Type of bond)
(A) N2O4 (I) 1 N = O bond
(B) NO2 (II) 1 N–O–N bond
(C) N2O5 (III) 1 N–N bond
(D) N2O (IV) 1 N=N / N=N bond
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A – III, B – I, C – II, D – IV (B) A – III, B – I, C – IV, D – II
(C) A – II, B – I, C – III, D – IV (D) A – II, B – IV, C – III, D – I

139. Match List-I with List-Il :

List-I (Species) List-II (Geometry / Shape)
A. H3O + I. Tetrahedral
B. Acetylide anion II. Linear
C. NH4 + III. Pyramidal
D. ClO2– IV. Bent
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I (B) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(C) A-III, B-II, C-I. D-IV (D) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

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140. Given below are two statements :
Statement-I : SO2 and H2O both possess V-shaped structure.
Statement-II : The bond angle of SO2 is less than that of H2O.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

141. The covalency and oxidation state oxidation state respectively of boron in [BF4]– , are
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) 3 and 5 (B) 4 and 3 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 4 and 4

142. In which of the following processes. the bond order increases and paramagnetic character changes to
diamagnetic one? [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) O2  O2 + (B) N2  N2+ (C) O2  O2 2– (D) NO  NO+

143. The number of P – O – P bonds in H4P2O7, (HPO3)3 and P4O10 are respectively [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) 1, 3, 6 (B) 0, 3, 4 (C) 0, 3, 6 (D) 1, 2, 4

144. Consider the following statements:

(A) NF3 molecule has a trigonal planar structure.
(B) Bond length of N2 is shorter than O2.
(C) Isoelectronic molecules or ions have identical bond order.
(D) Dipole moment of H2S is higher than that of water molecule.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) (C) and (D) are correct (B) (B) and (C) are correct
(C) (A) and (B) are correct (D) (A) and (D) are correct

145. Group-13 elements react with O2 in amorphous form to form oxides of type M2O3 (M = element). Which
among the following is the most basic oxide? [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) B2O3 (B) Al2O3 (C) Tl2O3 (D) Ga2O3

146. The bond order and magnetic property of acetylide ion are same as that of [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) O2– (B) O2+ (C) N2+ (D) NO+

147. Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : SbCl, is more covalent than SbCl3
Statement-II : The higher oxides of halogens also tend to be more stable than the lower ones.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(B) Both statement I and Statement II are correct
(C) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

148. Structures of BeCl2 in solid state, vapour phase and at very high temperature respectively are :
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) Polymeric, Dimeric, Monomeric (B) Dimeric, Polymeric, Monomeric
(C) Polymeric, Monomeric, Dimeric (D) Monomeric, Dimeric, Polymeric

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149. Which one of the following pairs is an example of polar molecular solids? [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) HCl (s), AlN (s) (B) MgO (s), SO2(s)
(C) SO2(s), NH3(s) (D) SO2(s), CO2(s)

150. Arrange the following gases in increasing order of van der Waals constant 'a'
A. Ar B. CH4 C. H2O D. C6H6
Choose the correct option from the following. [JEE-Main-Online 2023]
(A) B, C, D and A (B) D, C, B and A
(C) A, B, C and D (D) C, D, B and A

151. The ratio of sigma and  bonds present in pyrophosphoric acid is ______. [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

152. The total number of isoelectronic species from the given set is ______.
O2–, F– , Al , Mg2+ , Na+ , O+, Mg, Al3+ , F [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

153. The maximum number of lone pairs of electron on the central atom from the following species is ___________
ClO3–, XeF4, SF4 and I3– [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

154. If the formula of Borax is Na2B4Ox (OH)y.zH2O, then x + y + z = ______. [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

155. The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is ______

N3– , NO2– , I3– , O3, SO2 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

156. The number of following factors which affect the percent covalent character of the ionic bond is _____.
(i) Polarising power of cation (ii) Extent of distortion of anion
(iii) Polarisability of the anion (iv) Polarising power of anion
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]

157. The number of species having a square planar shape from the following is _______
XeF4, SF4, SiF4, BF4–, BrF4–, [Cu(NH3)4]2+, [FeCl4]2–, [PtCl4]2– [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

158. The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen IF5 and IF7 is ______.
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]

159. The number of species from the following which have square pyramidal structure is_____
PF5, BrF4–, IF5 , BrF5 , XeOF4, ICl4– [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

160. The number of species from the following carrying a single lone pair on central atom Xenon is ________ .
XeF5+, XeO3, XeO2F2, XeF5–, XeO3F2, XeOF4, XeF4 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

161. In the following reactions, the total number of oxygen atoms in X and Y is _____
Na2O + H2O  2X
Cl2O7 + H2O  2Y [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

162. The number of molecules from the following which contain only two lone pair of electrons is __________
H2O, N2, CO, XeF4, NH3, NO, CO2, F2 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

163. Sum of oxidation states of bromine in bromic acid and perbromic acid is ___________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]

164. Sum of -bonds present in peroxodisulphuric aicd and pyrosulphuric acid is ________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]

165. The number of molecules or ions from the following, which do not have odd number of electrons are _____.
(A) NO2 (B) ICl4– (C) BrF3 (D) ClO2
(E) NO2+ (F) NO [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

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166. The total number of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atoms of ozone is _________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2023]

167. On heating, LiNO3 gives how many compounds among the following? ___________
Li2O, N2, O2, LiNO2, NO2 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

168. The number of given orbitals which have electron density along the axis is _____________.
px,py,pz, dxy, dyz, dxz, dz2, dx2 –y2 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

169. Amongst the following, the number of species having the linear shape is _______________.
XeF2, I3 , C3O2, I3– , CO2, SO2, BeCl2 and BCl 2 [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

170. Total number of acidic oxides among

N2O3, NO2, N2O, Cl2O7, SO2, CO, CaO, Na2O and NO is _____________. [JEE-Main-Online 2023]

171. Element not showing variable oxidation state is : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

(A) Chlorine (B) Fluorine (C) Bromine (D) Iodine

172. Consider the oxides of group 14 elements

SiO2, GeO2, SnO2, PbO2, CO and GeO. The amphoteric oxides are [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) SnO2, PbO2 (B) GeO, GeO2 (C) SiO2, GeO2 (D) SnO2, CO

173. Which of the following is least ionic ? [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

(A) BaCl2 (B) AgCl (C) KCl (D) CoCl2

174. The linear combination of atomic orbitals to form molecular orbitals takes place only when the combining
atomic orbitals
(a) have the same energy
(b) have the minimum overlap
(c) have same symmetry about the molecular axis
(d) have different symmetry about the molecular axis
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) b and d only (B) a and c only (C) a, b, c only (D) b, c, d only

175. The difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure for the
given compound is : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Ionization energy (B) Electromeric energy
(C) Hyperconjugation energy (D) Resonance energy

176. Arrange the bonds in order of increasing ionic character in the molecules. LiF, K2O, N2, SO2 and ClF3 :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) LiF < K2O < ClF3 < SO2 < N2 (B) ClF3 < N2 < SO2 < K2O < LiF
(C) N2 < SO2 < ClF3 < K2O < LiF (D) N2 < ClF3 < SO2 < K2O < LiF

177. Choose the correct statements about the hydrides of group 15 elements.
(I) The stability of the hydrides decreases in the order NH3 > PH3 > AsH3 > SbH3 > BiH3
(II) The reducing abiity of the hydride increases in the order NH3 < PH3 < AsH3 < SbH3 < BiH3
(III) Among the hydrides, NH3 is strong reducing agent while BiH3 is mild reducing agent
(IV) The basicity of the hydrides increases in the order NH3 < PH3 < AsH3 < SbH3 < BiH3
Choose the most appropriate from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) I and IV only (B) I and II only (C) II and III only (D) III and IV only

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178. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A : H2Te is more acidic than H2S.
Reason R : Bond dissocation enthalpy of H2Te is lower than H2S.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A is false but R is true
(B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
(C) A is true but R is false
(D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

179. Given below are two statements :

Statement - I : Since Fluorine is more electronegative than nitrogen, the net dipole moment of NF3 is greater
than NH3.
Statement - II : In NH3, the orbital dipole due to lone pair and the dipole moment of NH bonds are in opposite
direction, but in NF3 the orbital dipole due to lone pair and dipole moments of N – F bonds are in same
direction.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement - II are false
(B) Both Statement I and Statement - II are true
(C) Statement I is false but Statement - II is true
(D) Statement I is true but Statement - II is false

180. Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Noble gases have very high boiling points
Statement II : Noble gases are monoatomic gases. They are held together by strong dispersion forces.
Because of this they are liquefied at very low temperature. Hence, they have very high boiling points.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(D) Statement I is false but Statement II is true

181. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : PH3 has lower boiling point than NH3.
Reason (R) : In liquid state NH3 molecules are associated through vander Waal's forces, but PH3 molecules
are associated through hydrogen bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(B) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(D) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

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182. Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A  bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.
Statement (II) : The * antibonding MO has a node between the nuclei.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
(B) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
(C) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
(D) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

183. Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II
Molecule Shape
(A) BrF5 (I) T-shape
(B) H2O (II) See saw
(C) ClF3 (III) Bent
(D) SF4 (IV) Square pyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) (A) – (IV) , (B) - (III), (C) - (I) , (D) - (II)
(B) (A) – (II) , (B) - (I), (C) - (III) , (D) - (IV)
(C) (A) – (III) , (B) - (IV), (C) - (I) , (D) - (II)
(D) (A) – (I) , (B) - (II), (C) - (IV) , (D) - (III)

184. The total number of molecules with zero dipole moment among CH4 , BF3 , H2O, HF , NH3 , CO2 and SO2
is____________. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

185. The number of species from the following in which the central atom uses sp3 hybrid orbitals in its bonding is
_______.
NH3, SO2, SiO2, BeCl2, CO2, H2O, CH4, BF3 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

186. The total number of anti bonding molecular orbitals, formed from 2s and 2p atomic orbitals in a diatomic
molecule is________. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

187. The total number of molecular orbitals formed from 2s and 2p atomic orbitals of a diatomic molecule is
_____. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

188. The number of species from the following which are paramagnetic and with bond order equal to one
is__________.
H2 , He2+ , O2+ , N22– , O22– , F2 , Ne2+ , B2 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

189. Number of compounds with one lone pair of electrons on central atom amongst following is _________.
O3 , H2O , SF4 , ClF3 , NH3 , BrF5 , XeF4 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

190. Sum of bond order of CO and NO+ is_________. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

191. From the given list, the number of compounds with +4 oxidation state of Sulphur is_________.
SO3 , H2SO3 , SOCl2 , SF4 , BaSO4 , H2S2O7 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

192. The number of non-polar molecules from the following is _________. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
HF , H2O , SO2 , H2 , CO2 , CH4 , NH3 , HCl , CHCl3 , BF3

193. The lowest oxidation number of an atom in a compound A2B is –2. The number of electrons in its valence
shell is ________. [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
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194. A diatomic molecule has a dipole moment of 1.2 D. If the bond distance is 1Å, then fractional charge on each
atom is _______ × 10–1 esu.
(Given : 1 D = 10–18 esucm) [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

195. The shape of carbocation is : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

(A) tetrahedral (B) trigonal planar (C) diagonal (D) diagonal pyramidal

196. The correct increasing order for bond angles among BF3, PF3 and CIF3 is: [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) PF3 < BF3 < CIF3 (B) BF3 < PF3 < CIF3
(C) CIF3 < PF3 < BF3 (D) BF3 = PF3 < CIF3

197. The incorrect statement regarding ethyne is : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

(A) Ethyne is linear
(B) The C – C bonds in ethyne is shorter than that in ethene
(C) The corbon – carbon bonds in ethyne is weaker than that in ethene
(D) Both carbons are sp hybridised

198. When A and B are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then * is represented by :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A + 2B (B) A – 2B (C) A – B (D) A + B

199. The number of species from the following that have pyramidal geometry around the central atom is_______
S2O32– , SO42– , SO32– , S2O72– [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4

200. The correct statement/s about Hydrogen bonding is/are

(A) Hydrogen bonding exists when H is covalently bonded to the highely electronegative atom
(B) Intermolecular H bonding is present in o-nitro phenol
(C) Intramolecular H bonding is present in HF
(D) The magnitude of H bonding depends on the physical state of the compound
(E) H-bonding has powerful effect on the structure and properties of compounds
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A only (B) A, D, E only (C) A, B, D only (D) A, B, C only

201. Which one of the following molecules has maximum dipole moment? [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) CH4 (B) NF3 (C) NH3 (D) PF5

202. Number of molecules/ions from the following in which the central atom is involved in sp3 hybridization
is_________.
NO3– , BCl3 , ClO2– , ClO3 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) 1

203. In which one of the following pairs the central atoms exhibit sp2 hybridization ?[JEE-Main-Online 2024]

(A) BF3 and NO2 (B) NH2 and H2O (C) NH2 and BF3 (D) H2O and NO2

204. The statement(s) that are correct about the species O2– , F– , Na+ and Mg2+.
(A) All are isoelectronic (B) All have the same nuclear charge
2–
(C) O has the largest ionic radii (D) Mg2+ has the smallest ionic radii
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) (A), (C) and (D) only (B) (B), (C) and (D) only
(C) (A), (B), (C) and (D) (D) (C) and (D) only

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205. Number of  and  bonds present in ethylene molecule is respectively : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) 5 and 2 (B) 4 and 1 (C) 3 and 1 (D) 5 and 1

206. Given below are two statemnts:

Statement (I) : The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound is the charge acquired by its
atom on the basis of electron gain enthalpy consideration from other atoms in the molecule.
Statement (II) : p – p bond formation is more prevalent to second period elements over other periods.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(C) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

207. Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : NH3 and NF3 molecule have pyramidal shape with a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen
atom. The resultant dipole moment of NH3 is greater than that of NF3.
Reason (R) : In NH3, the orbital dipole due to lone pair is in the same direction as the resultant dipole
moment of the N – H bonds. F is the most electromegative element.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) (A) is false but (R) is true
(B) (A) is true but (R) is false
(C) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
(D) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

208. Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Molecule) List-II (Shape)
(A) NH3 (I) Square pyramid
(B) BrF5 (II) Tetrahedral
(C) PCl5 (III) Trigonal pyramidal
(D) CH4 (IV) Trigonal bipyramidal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II (B) A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
(C) A - II, B - IV, C - I, D - III (D) A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

209. Match List-I and List-II

List-I List-II
(Hybridization) (Orientation in Space)
(A) sp3 (I) Trigonal bipyramidal
(B) dsp2 (II) Octahedral
(C) sp3d (III) Tetrahedral
(D) sp3d2 (IV) Square planar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III (B) A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
(C) A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II (D) A - III, B - IV, C - I, D - II

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210. Match List-I and List-II
List-I List-II
(Molecule / Species) (Property / Shape)
(A) SO2Cl2 (I) Paramagnetic
(B) NO (II) Diamagnetic
(C) NO2– (III) Tetrahedral
(D) I3– (IV) Linear
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV (B) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
(C) A - IV, B - I, C - III, D - II (D) A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV

211. Match List-I and List-II

List-I List-II
(Compound/Species) (Shape/Geometry)
(A) SF4 (I) Tetrahedral
(B) BrF3 (II) Pyramidal
(C) BrO3– (III) See saw
(D) NH4+ (IV) Bent T-Shape
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I (B) A - II, B - III, C - I, D - IV
(C) A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I (D) A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I

212. Match List-I with List-II :

List-I List-II
(A) ICl (I) T-shape
(B) ICl3 (II) Square pyramidal
(C) ClF5 (III) Pentagonal bipyramidal
(D) IF7 (IV) Linear
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
(A) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
(C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) (D) (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)

213. Number of molecules / species from the following having one unpaired electron is __________.
O2 , O2–1 , NO , CN–1 , O22– [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

214. The total number of species from the following in which one unpaired electron is present, is _____.

N2 , O2 , C2 , O2 , H2 ,CN ,He2 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

215. Total number of electrons present in () molecular orbitals of O2, O2+ and O2– is______.
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]

216. Number of molecules having bond order 2 from the following molecules is ________.
C2, O2, Be2 Li2, Ne2, N2, He2 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

217. Number of compounds / species from the following with non-zero dipole moment is__________.
BeCl2 , BCl3 , NF3 , XeF4 , CCl4 , H2O , H2S , HBr , CO2 , H2 , HCl [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

218. In the lewis dot structure for NO2– , total number of valence electrons around nitrogen is__________.
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]

219. Number of compounds from the following with zero dipole moment is__________.
HF, H2, H2S , CO2 , NH3 , BF3 , CH4 , CHCl3 , SiF4 , H2O, BeF2 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

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220. Number of molecules from the following which can exhibit hydrogen bonding is__________.(nearest integer)
NO2
CH3OH , H2O , C2H6 , C6H6 , , HF , NH3 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]
OH

221. Total number of species from the following with central atom utilising sp2 hybrid orbitals for bonding is ___.
NH3, SO2, SiO2, BeCl2, C2H2 , C2H4, BCl3, HCHO, C6H6, BF3, C2H4Cl2 [JEE-Main-Online 2024]

222. Number of molecules from the following which are exceptions to octet rule is___________.
CO2 , NO2 , H2SO4 , BF3 , CH4 , SiF4 , ClO2 , PCl5 , BeF2 , C2H6 , CHCl3 , CBr4.
[JEE-Main-Online 2024]

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 EXERCISE–IV
PREVIOUS YEARS IIT-JEE QUESTIONS

Choose the correct alternative (only one correct answer).

1. The correct order of increasing C - O bond length of, CO, CO32- , CO2 is [ JEE '99]
(A) CO32- < CO2 < CO (B) CO2 < CO32- < CO
(C) CO < CO32- < CO2 (D) CO < CO2 < CO32-

2. In the dichromate anion [ JEE '99]

(A) 4 Cr - O bonds are equivalent (B) 6 Cr - O bonds are equivalent
(C) all Cr - O bonds are equivalent (D) all Cr - O bonds are non equivalent

3. The geometry of H2S and its dipole moment are [ JEE '99]
(A) angular & non zero (B) angular & zero
(C) linear & non zero (D) linear & zero

4. In compounds type E Cl3, where E = B, P, As or Bi, the angles Cl - E - Cl for different E are in the order
(A) B > P = As = Bi (B) B > P > As > Bi (C) B < P = As = Bi (D) B < P < As < Bi
[ JEE '99]
5. The most likely representation of resonance structure of p–nitrophenoxide is:

(A) (B) (C) (D)

6. Amongst H2O, H2S , H2Se and H2Te, the one with the highest boiling point is [JEE 2000]
(A) H2O because of hydrogen bonding (B) H2Te because of higher molecular weight
(C) H2S because of hydrogen bonding (D) H2Se because of lower molecular weight

7. The hybridization of atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO 2 , NO 3 and NH 4 are [JEE 2000]

(A) sp2, sp3 and sp2 respectively (B) sp, sp2 and sp3 respectively
(C) sp2, sp and sp3 respectively (D) sp2, sp3 and sp respectively
8. The correct order of hybridization of the central atom in the following species NH3, PtCl 4 2 , PCl5 and BCl3 is
(A) dsp2, sp3d, sp2 and sp3 (B) sp3 , dsp2 , sp3d, sp2 [JEE 2001]
2 2 3 3
(C) dsp , sp , sp , sp d 2 3 2 3
(D) dsp , sp , sp , sp d

9. The common features among the species CN–, CO and NO+ are [JEE 2001]
(A) Bond order three and isoelectronic (B) Bond other three and weak field ligands
(C) Bond order two and  – acceptors (D) Isoelectronic and weak field ligands

10. Specify hybridization of N and B atoms in a 1 : 1 complex of BF3 and NH3 [JEE 2002]
(A) N : tetrahedral, sp3 ; B : tetrahedral, sp3 (B) N : pyramidal, sp3; B : pyramidal, sp3
(C) N : pyramidal, sp3 ; B : planar, sp2 (D) N : pyramidal, sp3; B : tetrahedral, sp3

11. The nodal plane in the -bond of ethene is located in [JEE 2002]
(A) the molecular plane
(B) a plane parallel to the molecular plane
(C) a plane perpendicular to the molecular plane which bisects, the carbon-carbon  bond at right angle.
(D) a plane perpendicular to the molecular plane which contains, the carbon-carbon bond.
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12. Identify the least stable ion amongst the followng : [JEE 2002]
(A) Li– (B) Be– (C) B– (D) C–
13. Which of the following molecular species has unpaired electron(s)? [JEE 2002]
 2
(A) N2 (B) F2 (C) O 2 (D) O 2
 2 
14. Which of the following are isoelectronic and isostructural ? NO 3 , CO 3 , ClO 3 , SO3 [JEE 2003]
 2   2 2
(A) NO 3 , CO 3 (B) SO3, NO3 (C) ClO 3 , CO 3 (D) CO3 , SO3

15. According to molecular orbital theory which of the following statement about the magnetic character and
bond order is correct regarding O2+ [JEE 2004]
(A) Paramagnetic and Bond order < O2 (B) Paramagnetic and Bond order > O2
(C) Diamagnetic and Bond order < O2 (D) Diamagnetic and Bond order > O2

16. Which species has the maximum number of lone pair of electrons on the central atom? [JEE 2005]
(A) ClO3– (B) XeF4 (C) SF4 (D) I3–

17. The percentage of p-character in the orbitals forming P–P bonds in P4 is [JEE 2007]
(A) 25 (B) 33 (C) 50 (D) 75

18. Among the following, the paramagnetic compound is [JEE 2007]

(A) Na2O2 (B) O3 (C) N2O (D) KO2

19. The species having bond order different from that in CO is [JEE 2007]
(A) NO– (B) NO+ (C) CN– (D) N2

20. The structure of XeO3 is [JEE 2007]

(A) linear (B) planar (C) pyramidal (D) T-shaped

21. Statement-1 : p-Hydroxybenzoic acid has a lower boiling point than o-hydroxybenzoic acid.
because
Statement-2 : o-Hydroxybenzoic acid has intramolecular hydrogen bonding. [JEE 2007]
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

22. Statement-1 : In water, orthoboric acid behaves as a weak monobasic acid.

because
Statement-2 : In water, orthoboric acid acts as a proton donor. [JEE 2007]
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.

23. STATEMENT-1 : Pb4+ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than Sn4+ compounds.
and
STATEMENT-2 : The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the
heavier members of the group due to ‘inert pair effect’.
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True. [JEE 2008]

24. The nitrogen oxide(s) that contain(s) N – N bond(s) is (are) [JEE 2009]
(A) N2O (B) N2O3 (C) N2O4 (D) N2O5
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25. The bond energy (in kcal mol–1) of a C–C single bond is approximately [JEE 2010]
(A) 1 (B) 10 (C) 100 (D) 1000

26. Assuming that Hund’s rule is violated, the bond order and magnetic nature of the diatomic molecule B2 is
(A) 1 and diamagnetic (B) 0 and diamagnetic
(C) 1 and paramagnetic (D) 0 and paramagnetic [JEE 2010]

27. The species having pyramidal shape is [JEE 2010]

(A) SO3 (B) BrF3 (C) SiO32– (D) OSF2

28. In allene (C3H4), the type(s) of hybridisation of the carbon atoms is (are) : [JEE 2012]
(A) sp and sp 3 (B) sp and sp 2 (C) only sp2 2
(D) sp and sp3

29. The shape of XeO2F2 molecule is [JEE 2012]

(A) trigonal bipyramidal (B) square planar (C) tetrahedral (D) see-saw

30. Isomers of hexane, based on their branching, can be divided into three distinct classes as shown in the
figure.

I. and II. and III.

The correct order of their boiling point is [JEE Advanced 2014]

(A) I > II > III (B) III > II > I (C) II > III > I (D) III > I > II

31. Assuming 2s-2p mixing is NOT operative, the paramagnetic species among the following is
(A) Be2 (B) B2 (C) C2 (D) N2 [JEE Advanced 2014]

32. The correct statement(s) for orthoboric acid is/are [JEE Advanced 2014]
(A) It behaves as a weak acid in water due to self ionization
(B) Acidity of its aqueous solution increases upon addition of ethylene glycol
(C) It has a three dimensional structure due to hydrogen bonding
(D) It is a weak electrolyte in water

33. Math the orbital overlap figures shown in List-I with the description given in List-II and select the correct
answer using the code given below the lists. [JEE Advanced 2014]
List - I List - II

(P) 1. p - d  antibonding

(Q) 2. d - d  bonding

(R) 3. p - d  bonding

(S) 4. d - d antibonding

Codes :
P Q R S P Q R S
(A) 2 1 3 4 (B) 4 3 1 2
(C) 2 3 1 4 (D) 4 1 3 2

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34. The increasing order of atomic radii of the following Group 13 elements is [JEE Advanced 2016]
(A) Al < Ga < In < T (B) Ga < Al < In < Tl
(C) Al < In < Ga < Tl (D) Al < Ga < Tl < In

35. The order of the oxidation state of the phosphorus atom in H3PO2, H3PO4, H3PO3 and H4P2O6 is :
[JEE Advanced 2017]
(A) H3PO4 > H4P2O6 > H3PO3 > H3PO2 (B) H3PO3 > H3PO2 > H3PO4 > H4P2O6
(C) H3PO2 > H3PO3 > H4P2O6 > H3PO4 (D) H3PO4 > H3PO2 > H3PO3 > H4P2O6

36. The correct molecular orbital diagram for F2 molecule in the ground state is [JEE Advanced 2023]

2* 1*

1* 2*

2p 2p 2p 2p
Energy

Energy
2 2

1 1
(A) (B)

1* 1*
2s 2s 2s 2s

1 1

2* 2*

1* 1*

2p 2p 2p 2p
Energy

Energy

1 1

2 2
(C) (D)

1* 1*
2s 2s 2s 2s

1 1

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37. Based on VSEPR model, match the xenon compounds given in List-I with the corresponding geometries
and the number of lone pairs on xenon given in List-II and choose the correst option.
List-I List-II
(P) XeF2 (1) Trigonal bipyramidal and two lone pair of electrons
(Q) XeF4 (2) Tetrahedral and one lone pair of electrons
(R) XeO3 (3) Octahedral and two lone pair of electrons
(S) XeO3F2 (4) Trigonal bipyramidal and no lone pair of electrons
(5) Trigonal bipyramidal and three lone pair of electrons
[JEE Advanced 2024]
(A) P  5, Q  2, R  3, S  1 (B) P  5, Q  3, R  2, S  4
(C) P  4, Q  3, R  2, S  1 (D) P  4, Q  2, R  5, S  3

One or more than one correct :

38. Hydrogen bonding plays a central role in the following phenomena : [JEE Advanced 2014]
(A) Ice floats in water.
(B) Higher lewis basicity of primary amines than tertiary amines in aqueous solution.
(C) Formic acid is more acidic than acetic acid.
(D) Dimerisation of acetic acid in benzene.

39. The correct statement(s) regarding (i) HClO, (ii) HClO2, (iii) HClO3 and (iv) HClO4, is(are)
[JEE Advanced 2015]
(A) The number of Cl=O bonds in (ii) and (iii) together is two
(B) The number of lone pairs of electrons on Cl in (ii) and (iii) together is three
(C) The hybdridization of Cl in (iv) is sp3
(D) Amongst (i) to (iv), the strongest acid is (i)

40. The crystalline form of borax has [JEE Advanced 2016]

(A) Tetranuclear [B4O5(OH)4]2– unit
(B) All boron atoms in the same plane.
(C) Equal number of sp2 and sp3 hybridized boron atoms.
(D) One terminal hydroxide per boron atom.

41. The compound(s) with TWO lone pairs of electrons on the central atom is(are) [JEE Advanced 2016]
(A) BrF6 (B) ClF3 (C) XeF4 (D) SF4

42. According to Molecular Orbital Theory, [JEE Advanced 2016]

(A) C22– is expected to be diamagnetic
(B) O22+ is expected to have a longer bond length than O2
(C) N2+ and N2– have the same bond order
(D) He2+ has the same energy as two isolated He atoms

43. The colour of the X2 molecules of group 17 elements changes gradually from yellow to violet down the group.
This is due to [JEE Advanced 2017]
(A) decrease in HOMO-LUMO gap down the group
(B) decrease in * - * gap down the group
(C) the physical state of X2 at room temperature changes from gas to solid down the group
(D) decrease in ionization energy down the group

44. The correct statement(s) about the oxoacids, HClO4 and HClO, is(are) [JEE Advanced 2017]
(A) The conjugate base of HClO4 is weaker base than H2O
(B) The central atom in both HClO4 and HClO is sp3 hybridized
(C) HClO4 is formed in the reaction between Cl2 and H2O
(D) HClO4 is more acidic than HClO because of the resonance stabilization of its anion

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45. The option(s) with only amphoteric oxides is(are) [JEE Advanced 2017]
(A) Cr2O3, CrO, SnO, PbO (B) NO, B2O3, PbO, SnO2
(C) Cr2O3, BeO, SnO, SnO2 (D) ZnO, Al2O3, PbO, PbO2

46. Among the following, the correct statement(s) is(are) [JEE Advanced 2017]
(A) Al(CH3)3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(B) AlCl3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(C) BH3 has the three-centre two-electron bonds in its dimeric structure
(D) The Lewis acidity of BCl3 is greater than that of AlCl3

47. Based on the compounds of group 15 elements, the correct statement(s) is (are) [JEE Advanced 2018]
(A) Bi2O5 is more basic than N2O5
(B) NF3 is more covalent than BiF3
(C) PH3 boils at lower temperature than NH3
(D) The N–N single bond is stronger the P–P single bond

48. The compound(s) which generate(s) N2 gas upon thermal decomposition below 300°C is(are)
[JEE Advanced 2018]
(A) NH4NO3 (B) (NH4)2Cr2O7 (C) Ba(N3)2 (D) Mg3N2

49. Each of the following options contains a set of four molecules. Identify the option(s) where all four molecules
possess permanent dipole moment at room temperature. [JEE Advanced 2019]
(A) SO2, C6H5Cl, H2Se, BrF5 (B) BeCl2, CO2, BCl3, CHCl3
(C) NO2, NH3, POCl3, CH3Cl (D) BF3, O3, SF6, XeF6

50. For diatomic molecules, the correct statement(s) about the molecular orbitals formed by the overlap of two
2pz orbitals is(are) [JEE Advanced 2022]
(A)  orbital has a total of two nodal planes.
(B)  orbital has one node in the xz-plane containing the molecular axis.
(C)  orbital has one node in the plane which is perpendicular to the molecular axis and goes through the
center of the molecule.
(D)  orbital has one node in the xy-plane containing the molecular axis.

51. The compound(s) having peroxide linkage is(are) [JEE Advanced 2024]
(A) H2S2O7 (B) H2S2O8 (C) H2S2O5 (D) H2SO5

52. The option(s) in which at least three molecules follow Octet Rule is(are) [JEE Advanced 2024]
(A) CO2, C2H4, NO and HCl (B) NO2, O3, HCl and H2SO4
(C) BCl3, NO, NO2 and H2SO4 (D) CO2, BCl3, O3 and C2H4

Match the column :

53. Match each of the diatomic molecules in Column-I with its property/properties in Column-II. [JEE 2009]
Column I Column II
(A) B2 (P) Paramagnetic
(B) N2 (Q) Undergoes oxidation
(C) O–2 (R) Undergoes reduction
(D) O2 (S) Bond order  2
(T) Mixing of ‘s’ and ‘p’ orbitals

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Integers Type :
54. Based on VSEPR theory, the number of 90 dgree F–Br–F angles in BrF5 in [JEE 2010]

55. The value of n in the molecular formula BenAl2Si6O18 is [JEE 2010]

56. The total number of diprotic acids among the following is [JEE 2010]
H3PO4 H2SO4 H3PO3 H2CO3 H2S2O7
H3BO3 H3PO2 H2CrO4 H2SO3

57. The difference in the oxidation number of the two types of sulphur atoms in Na2S4O6 is : [JEE 2011]

58. The total number of lone-pairs of electrons in melamine is [JEE Advanced 2013]

59. A list of species having the formula XZ4 is given below. [JEE Advanced 2014]
XeF4, SF4, SiF4, BF4–, BrF4–, [Cu(NH3)4]2+, [FeCl4]2– and [PtCl4]2–. Defining shape on the basis of the
location of X and Z atoms, the total number species having a square planar shape is

60. The total number of lone pairs of electron in N2O3 is [JEE Advanced 2015]

61. Among the triatomic molecules/ions BeCl2, N3–1, N2O, NO2+, O3, SCl2, ICl2 , I3 and XeF2, the total number of

linear molecule(s)/ion(s) where the hybridization of the central atom does not have contribution from the
d-orbital(s) is
[Atomic number : S = 16, Cl = 17, I = 53 and Xe = 54] [JEE Advanced 2015]

62. Three moles of B2H6 are completely reacted with methanol. The number of moles of boron containing product
formed is [JEE Advanced 2015]

63. The sum of the number of lone pairs of electrons on each central atom in the following species is :
[TeBr6]2–, [BrF2]+ , SNF3, and [XeF3]–
(Atomic numbers : N = 7, F = 9, S = 16, Br = 35, Te = 52, Xe = 54) [JEE Advanced 2017]

64. Among H2, He2+, Li2, Be2, B2, C2, N2, O2– , and F2, the number of diamagnetic species is
(Atomic numbers : H = 1, He = 2, Li = 3, Be = 4, B = 5, C = 6, N = 7, O = 8, F = 9)[JEE Advanced 2017]

65. The total number of compounds having at least one bridging oxo group among the molecules given below is
________.
N2O3, N2O5, P4O6, P4O7, H4P2O5, H5P3O10, H2S2O3, H2S2O5 [JEE Advanced 2018]

66. Among B2H6, B3N3H6, N2O, N2O4, H2S2O3 and H2S2O8, the total number of molecules containing covalent
bond between two atoms of the same kind is _______ [JEE Advanced 2019]

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67. Consider the following compounds in the liquid form :
O2, HF, H2O, NH3, H2O2, CCl4, CHCl3, C6H6, C6H5Cl.
When a charged comb is brought near their flowing stream, how many of them show deflection as per the
following figure ? [JEE Advanced 2020]

68. Among [I3]+, [SiO4]4–, SO2Cl2, XeF2, SF4, ClF3, Ni(CO)4, XeO2F2, [PtCl4]2–, XeF4, and SOCl2, the total
number of species having sp3 hybridised central atom is ______. [JEE Advanced 2023]

69. Consider the following molecules: Br3O8, F2O, H2S4O6, H2S5O6, and C3O2.
Count the number of atoms existing in their zero oxidation state in each molecule.
Their sum is____. [JEE Advanced 2023]

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 ANSWERS KEY
EXERCISE–I
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C
8. A 9. A 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. D 14. C
15. C 16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. A
22. D 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. B
29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. C
36. C 37. C 38. A 39. B 40. D 41. A 42. A
43. D 44. B 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. B
50. B 51. B 52. C 53. C 54. B 55. B 56. C
57. D 58. C 59. B 60. D 61. D 62. C 63. C
64. C 65. C 66. B 67. D 68. A 69. C 70. C
71. D 72. B 73. B 74. C 75. B 76. B 77. B
78. A 79. C 80. A 81. C 82. C 83. B 84. A
85. B 86. D 87. C 88. B 89. A 90. C 91. C

92. D 93. B 94. A 95. A 96. C 97. B 98. A

99. D 100. A 101. C 102. B 103. D 104. A 105. B
106. B 107. C 108. D 109. B 110. A 111. C 112. A

113. C 114. A 115. C 116. C 117. 5.00 118. 4.00 119. 4.00

120. 0.00 121. 4.00 122. 3.00 123. 4.00 124. 3.00 125. 13.00 126. 4.00

EXERCISE–II
01. B 02. C 03. B 04. B 05. B
06. D 07. A 08. C 09. C 10. C
11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B
16. D 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. B
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. D
26. A,B 27. A,B,D 28. A,B 29. C,D 30. A,C,D
31. A,D 32. C,D 33. A,B 34. A 35. D
36. B 37. C
38. A  R ; B  P ; C  T ; D S 39. A  T ; B  P ; C  Q ; D R
40. A  R ; B  S ; C  P ; D Q 41. A  S ; B  T ; C  Q ; D P
42. AR; BP; CQ

EXERCISE–III
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. A 7. D
8. B 9. D 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B
15. D 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. 19.00 20. 3.00 21. A
22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C

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29. B 30. B 31. D 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B
36. A 37. D 38. C 39. D 40. B 41. B 42. C
43. C 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. B 48. B 49. D
50. B 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. B 56. D
57. 173.00 58. 2.00 59. 03.00 60. 00.00 61. 0.00 62. 10.00 63. 3.00
64. 10.00 65. 2.00 66. C 67. B 68. B 69. A 70. A
71. C 72. C 73. B 74. C 75. C 76. B 77. C
78. A 79. B 80. B 81. A 82. C 83. A 84. C
85. C 86. A 87. A 88. D 89. B 90. B 91. A
92. C 93. C 94. D 95. A 96. C 97. A 98. B
99. A 100. C 101. B 102. D 103. B 104. B 105. B
106. 3.00 107. 3.00 108. 2.00 109. 4.00 110. 1.00 111. 4.00 112. 4.00
113. 3.00 114. 6.00 115. 3.00 116. 1.00 117. 0.00 118. 2.00 119. C
120. C 121. C 122. B 123. A 124. C 125. C 126. A
127. D 128. C 129. A 130. B 131. B 132. C 133. D
134. D 135. C 136. C 137. C 138. A 139. C 140. C
141. B 142. D 143. A 144. B 145. C 146. D 147. B
148. A 149. C 150. C 151. 06.00 152. 5.00 153. 03.00 154. 17.00
155. 03.00 156. 3.00 157. 04.00 158. 01.00 159. 03.00 160. 04.00 161. 05.00
162. 04.00 163. 12.00 164. 8.00 165. 3.00 166. 6.00 167. 3.00 168. 5.00
169. 5.00 170. 4.00 171. B 172. A 173. B 174. B 175. D
176. C 177. B 178. D 179. A 180. A 181. D 182. C
183. A 184. 3.00 185. 4.00 186. 4.00 187. 8.00 188. 1.00 189. 4.00
190. 6.00 191. 3.00 192. 4.00 193. 6.00 194. 0.00 195. B 196. C
197. C 198. C 199. A 200. B 201. C 202. C 203. A
204. A 205. D 206. D 207. D 208. D 209. D 210. A
211. A 212. B 213. 2.00 214. 4.00 215. 6.00 216. 2.00 217. 5.00
218. 8.00 219. 6.00 220. 5.00 221. 6.00 222. 6.00

EXERCISE–IV
Choose the correct alternative (only one correct answer) :
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B
8. B 9. A 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A
15. B 16. D 17. D 18. D 19. A 20. C 21. D
22. C 23. C 24. ABC 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B
29. D 30. B 31. C 32. B, D 33. C 34. B 35. A
36. C 37. B
One or more than one correct :
38. A,B,D 39. B, C 40. A,C,D 41. B,C 42. A,C 43. AB
44. ABD 45. C,D 46. A,C,D 47. A,B,C 48. B,C 49. A, C 50. A, D
51. B,D 52. A,D
53. A  P, R, T; B  S, T; C  P, Q; D  P, Q, S
Integers Type :
54. 0 (Zero) 55. 3 56. 6 57. 5 58. 6 59. 4 60. 8
61. 4 62. 6 63. 6 64. 6 65. 5 or 6 66. 4 67. 6
68. 5.00 69. 6.00
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