Theories of Covalent Bond Formation

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Theories of Covalent Bond Formation: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Valence Bond Theory, Comparison of Sigma and Pi Bonds, Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory, Geometry of Molecules Containing Two Bond Pairs and One Lone Pair, Descending Order of Repulsive Interaction of Electron Pairs, Geometry of Molecules Containing No Lone Pair of Electrons, Formation of H2 Molecule According to Valence Bond Theory, Directional properties of Bonds, Overlapping of Atomic Orbitals, Types of Overlapping in Sigma and Pi Bonds, Formation of Sigma and Pi bonds in Ethene & Formation of Sigma and Pi bonds in Ethyne etc.

Important Questions on Theories of Covalent Bond Formation

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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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The pair of species having identical shapes for molecules of both species is –

 

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Number of sigma bonds in   P 4 O 10 is :

 

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The number of σ bonds, π bonds and lone pair of electrons in pyridine, respectively.

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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:

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Statement 1: SO2 and H2O both have bent structures.

Statement 2: SO2 have less angle than H2O.

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The correct order of the bond angles in NH3,NH4+ and NH2- is

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A single bond is always a 'σ' bond where as multiple bonds contain bolh σ and π bonds. A double bond contains one σ and and one π bond whereas a triple bond contain one σ and 2 π bonds. On basis of this statement calculate σ and π bonds in HCC-CH=CH3.

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Calculate the number of σ and π bonds in 2-n-propylpent-1-ene.

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Among the following, which pair of orbitals are involved in sigma bond formation (assume x-axis as internuclear axis)

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If Z axis is taken as internuclear axis then pair of orbitals that form pi bond is

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Consider the following figures and select the incorrect order of bond angle?

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Which among the following have five sigma bond pairs and zero lone pairs according to VSEPR theory.

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Lateral overlap of p orbitals leads to the formation of _____.

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What is the geometry of methane according to VSEPR theory.

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Which one of the following statement is not correct for sigma-and pi-bonds formed between two carbon atoms?

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When a chemical bond between two atoms is formed, the potential energy of the system

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

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The repulsive interaction is the highest between

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The repulsive interaction of electron pairs follows the order