Valence Bond Theory

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Valence Bond Theory: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Valence Bond Theory, Comparison of Sigma and Pi Bonds, Lateral Overlapping, Axial Overlapping, Formation of H2 Molecule According to Valence Bond Theory, Directional properties of Bonds, etc.

Important Questions on Valence Bond Theory

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In which of the following molecules both phenyl rings are not coplanar ?

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Which of the following plot represents potential energy of a pair of nuclei as a function of their separation:

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Which one of the following does not have sp2 hybridised carbon ?

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Number of sigma bonds in   P 4 O 10 is :

 

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The correct statement for the structure of P4O10 is

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The number of sigma and pi bonds in ethyne molecule are respectively,

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Which among the following represents zero overlap? 

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Which of the following has pπ-dπ bonding?

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Propyne molecule contains 6 sigma and _____ pi bonds.

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The sum of number of sigma and pi bonds formed between two carbon atoms in CaC2 are:

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Select the correct match : (consider z- axis as internuclear axis)

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Degree of unsaturation for given compound will be:

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Geometry of which of the following can't be explained using V.B.T. (pure overlapping)

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In which of the following species central atom forms compound in 2nd excited state, if excitation is considered to be true ?

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Which of the following overlapping results in formation of σ-bond, if z-axis is taken as internuclear axis ?

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C-C sigma and π bond in given molecule is:-

CH2=CCH2CH2CH32

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Assuming all non-hydrogen atoms undergo hybridization & following are various categories of orbital overlapping.

sp3-sp3 axial overlap σ Type -A

sp2-sp2 axial overlap σ Type -B

sp3-sp2 axial overlap σ Type -C

p-p lateral ovelap π Type -D

p-d lateral overlap π Type -E

Identify the species which contain only 2 of these types (from A to E) of overlapping of orbitals.

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The no. of σ and π bonds are present in given compound.

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Which of the following combinations of atomic orbitals can form only one type of covalent bond (out of σ, π & δ bond) :-

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Correct order of extent of axial overlapping is :-