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Explain the formation of the hydrogen molecule according to the Valence Bond Theory.

Important Questions on Chemical Bonding

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The potential energy (y) curve for H2 formation as a function of internuclear distance (x) of the H atoms is shown below.

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The bond energy of H2 is :

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Based on the compounds of group 15 elements, the correct statement(s) is (are)
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Among the following atomic orbital overlaps, non-bonding overlap is:
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Who proposed Valence Bond Theory? Explain the formation of N2 molecule by using this theory.
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Which of the following has a linear shape?
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Give a brief account of Valence Bond Theory.

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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 R : 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

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The bond length and bond dissociation energy of H2 are 74pm and 436kJmol-1 respectively. Which one of the following graphs correctly represents the variation of energy (in y-axis) with inter atomic distance (in x-axis) of H2 ?
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The potential energy curve for the H2 molecule as a function of internuclear distance is:
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If pure p-orbitals are involved in molecule formation, then the bond angle in H3O+ will be
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Number of sigma bonds in P4O10 is:

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What is the sum of P-P bonds and P-S bonds in a molecule of P4S3?
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What is true about CO molecule?

a. It has two lone pairs.

b. It has one dative bond.

c. It has two π bonds.

d. It has one σ bond.

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Which one of the following has only directional bonds?
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Overlapping leads to the formation of σ bonding molecular orbital in:

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Explain the formation of H2 molecule on the basis of valence bond theory.
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Which of the following ions does not involve pπ-dπ  bonding ?
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Compound X is anhydride of sulphuric acid. The number of σ bonds and the number of π - bonds present in X are, respectively.