Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

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1.

The interaction between a pair of orbitals of the same type is _________

A. Attractive
B. Repulsive
C. There is no interaction
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. There is no interaction
2.

Choose the incorrect option from the following.

A. Valence bond theory does not explain the paramagnetic nature of O2
B. Molecular orbital theory explains the extra stability of O2+ cation over O2
C. Valence bond theory explains the ionization or gain of electrons, giving O2+ and O2– ions, if O2 has the stable octet
D. Resonance has no role in Molecular orbital theory
Answer» D. Resonance has no role in Molecular orbital theory
3.

The combination of H (1s1) and F (2px1) gives _________

A. Bonding orbital
B. Antibonding orbital
C. Both bonding and antibonding orbital
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
4.

Calculate the number of σ and π bonds in cyclohexadiene. (C6H8)

A. σ bond = 2, π bond = 14
B. σ bond = 14, π bond = 2
C. σ bond = 12, π bond = 2
D. σ bond = 12, π bond = 4
Answer» C. σ bond = 12, π bond = 2
5.

The molecular orbital electronic configuration of HF molecule is _________

A. 1s2 2s2 σspx2 [2py2 2pz2] σspx*
B. 1s2 2s2 σspx2 [2px2 2py2] σspx*
C. 1s2 2s2 σspx2 [2px2 2pz2] σspx*
D. 1s2 2s2 σspx2 [2px4] σspx*
Answer» B. 1s2 2s2 σspx2 [2px2 2py2] σspx*
6.

Bond order of NO+ molecule is _________

A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.5
D. 4
Answer» C. 2.5
7.

THE_INTERACTION_BETWEEN_A_PAIR_OF_ORBITALS_OF_THE_SAME_TYPE_IS?$

A. Attractive
B. Repulsive
C. There is no interaction
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. There is no interaction
8.

Which of the following molecules have bond order equal to 1?

A. NO, HF, HCl, Li<sub>2</sub>, CO
B. H<sub>2</sub>, Li<sub>2</sub>, B<sub>2</sub>, HF, HCl
C. Li<sub>2</sub>, B<sub>2</sub>, CO, NO,He<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup>
D. B<sub>2</sub>, CO, He<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup>, NO, HF
Answer» C. Li<sub>2</sub>, B<sub>2</sub>, CO, NO,He<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup>
9.

Choose the incorrect option from the following.

A. Valence bond theory does not explain the paramagnetic nature of O<sub>2</sub>
B. Molecular orbital theory explains the extra stability of O<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup> cation over O<sub>2</sub>
C. Valence bond theory explains the ionization or gain of electrons, giving O<sub>2</sub><sup>+</sup> and O<sub>2</sub><sup>–</sup> ions, if O<sub>2</sub> has the stable octet
D. Resonance has no role in Molecular orbital theory
Answer» D. Resonance has no role in Molecular orbital theory
10.

The combination of H (1s1) and F (2px1) gives

A. Bonding orbital
B. Antibonding orbital
C. Both bonding and antibonding orbital
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
11.

Calculate the number of σ and π bonds in cyclohexadiene. (C6H8)$

A. σ bond = 2 π bond = 14
B. σ bond = 14 π bond = 2
C. σ bond = 12 π bond = 2
D. σ bond = 12 π bond = 4
Answer» C. ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢ bond = 12 ‚âà√¨‚àö√ë bond = 2
12.

From the following options, choose the heteronuclear diatomic molecules which are paramagnetic in nature?

A. HF and NO
B. HF and O<sub>2</sub>
C. NO and O<sub>2</sub>
D. Only NO
Answer» E.
13.

The molecular orbital electronic configuration of HF molecule is

A. 1s<sup>2</sup> 2s<sup>2</sup> σ<sub>spx</sub><sup>2</sup> [2<sub>py</sub><sup>2</sup> 2<sub>pz</sub><sup>2</sup>] σ<sub>spx</sub>*
B. 1s<sup>2</sup> 2s<sup>2</sup> σ<sub>spx</sub><sup>2</sup> [2<sub>px</sub><sup>2</sup> 2<sub>py</sub><sup>2</sup>] σ<sub>spx</sub>*
C. 1s<sup>2</sup> 2s<sup>2</sup> σ<sub>spx</sub><sup>2</sup> [2<sub>px</sub><sup>2</sup> 2<sub>pz</sub><sup>2</sup>] σ<sub>spx</sub>*
D. 1s<sup>2</sup> 2s<sup>2</sup> σ<sub>spx</sub><sup>2</sup> [2<sub>px</sub><sup>4</sup>] σ<sub>spx</sub>*
Answer» B. 1s<sup>2</sup> 2s<sup>2</sup> ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢<sub>spx</sub><sup>2</sup> [2<sub>px</sub><sup>2</sup> 2<sub>py</sub><sup>2</sup>] ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢<sub>spx</sub>*
14.

Which of the following molecule is least stable?

A. NO<sup>+</sup>
B. N<sub>2</sub>
C. NO
D. O<sub>2</sub>
Answer» D. O<sub>2</sub>
15.

Bond order of NO+ molecule is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 2.5
D. 4
Answer» C. 2.5
16.

Which of the following molecule is not homonuclear?

A. H<sub>2</sub>
B. N<sub>2</sub>
C. NO
D. O<sub>2</sub>
Answer» D. O<sub>2</sub>