JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II according to shape.
| List – I |
List – II |
A. XeO3
B. XeF2
C. XeO2F2
D. XeOF4
|
I. BrF5
II. NH3
III. [I3]−
IV. SF4
|
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The number of species among $\mathrm{BF}_4^{-}, \mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{XeF}_4$ and $\mathrm{SF}_4$, that have unequal $\mathrm{E}-\mathrm{F}$ bond lengths is two. Here, E is the central atom.
Statement II : Among $\mathrm{O}_2^{-}, \mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{F}_2$ and $\mathrm{O}_2^{+}, \mathrm{O}_2^{-}$has the highest bond order.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Pair of species among the following having same bond order as well as paramagnetic character will be-
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are statements about some molecules/ions.
Identify the CORRECT statements.
A. The dipole moment value of $\mathrm{NF}_3$ is higher than that of $\mathrm{NH}_3$.
B. The dipole moment value of $\mathrm{BeH}_2$ is zero.
C. The bond order of $\mathrm{O}_2{ }^{2-}$ and $\mathrm{F}_2$ is same.
D. The formal charge on the central oxygen atom of ozone is -1 .
E. In $\mathrm{NO}_2$, all the three atoms satisfy the octet rule, hence it is very stable.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Among the following, the CORRECT combinations are
A. $\mathrm{IF}_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{~T}$-shaped ( $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ )
B. $\mathrm{IF}_5 \rightarrow$ Square pyramidal $\left(\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2\right)$
C. $\mathrm{IF}_7 \rightarrow$ Pentagonal bipyramidal $\left(\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^3\right)$
D. $\mathrm{ClO}_4{ }^{-} \rightarrow$ Square planar ( $\mathrm{sp}^2 \mathrm{~d}$ )
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Which statements are NOT TRUE about $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$?
A. It has a see-saw shape.
B. Xe has 5 electron pairs in its valence shell in $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.
C. The $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{O}$ bond angle is close to $180^{\circ}$.
D. The $\mathrm{F}-\mathrm{Xe}-\mathrm{F}$ bond angle is close to $180^{\circ}$.
E. Xe has 16 valence electrons in $\mathrm{XeO}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Identify the molecule $(X)$ with maximum number of lone pairs of electrons (obtained using Lewis dot structure) among $\mathrm{HNO}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4, \mathrm{NF}_3$ and $\mathrm{O}_3$. Choose the correct bond angle made by the central atom of the molecule $(X)$.
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Among $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NF}_3, \mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$, identify the molecule $(\mathrm{X})$ with lowest dipole moment value. The number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atom of the molecule $(X)$ is :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Two p-block elements X and Y form fluorides of the type $\mathrm{EF}_3$. The fluoride compound $\mathrm{XF}_3$ is a Lewis acid and $\mathrm{YF}_3$ is a Lewis base. The hybridizations of the central atoms of $\mathrm{XF}_3$ and $\mathrm{YF}_3$ respectively are
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The formal charges on the atoms marked as (1) to (4) in the Lewis representation of $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ molecule respectively are

JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The correct increasing order of C–H(A), C–O(B), C=O(C) and C≡N(D) bonds in terms of covalent bond length is :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The correct order in terms of bond dissociation enthalpy is Cl2 > Br2 > F2 > I2.
Statement II : The correct trend in the covalent character of the metal halides is [SnCl4 > SnCl2], [PbCl4 > PbCl2] and [UF4 > UF6].
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I :
The number of species among $\mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{NH}_4^{+},\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}, \mathrm{XeF}_4,\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-}, \mathrm{SeF}_4$ and $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$, that have tetrahedral geometry is 3 .
Statement II :
In the set [ $\mathrm{NO}_2, \mathrm{BeH}_2, \mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{AlCl}_3$ ], all the molecules have incomplete octet around central atom.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Bromine trifluoride autoionizes to form $\mathrm{BrF}_2^{\oplus}$ and $\mathrm{BrF}_4^{\ominus}$. The shapes of the cation and anion are respectively $\_\_\_\_$ and $\_\_\_\_$ .
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : The number of compounds among $\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{SO}_3, \mathrm{SF}_4, \mathrm{SF}_6$ and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}$ in which sulphur does not obey the Octet rule is 3 .
Statement II : Among $\left[\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{SF}_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{SF}_4\right],\left[\mathrm{BrF}_5, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_4\right]$ and [ $\mathrm{XeF}_4, \mathrm{ClF}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ ], the number of sets in which all the molecules have one lone pair of electrons on the central atom is 1 .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : $\mathrm{F}_2 \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}<\mathrm{Cl}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is the correct trend in terms of bond angle.
Statement II : $\mathrm{SiF}_4, \mathrm{SnF}_4$ and $\mathrm{PbF}_4$ are ionic in nature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The pairs among
$\mathrm{A}=\left[\mathrm{SO}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}\right], \mathrm{B}=\left[\mathrm{O}_2^{2-}, \mathrm{F}_2\right], \mathrm{C}=\left[\mathrm{CN}^{-}, \mathrm{CO}\right], \mathrm{D}=\left[\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}\right]$and $\mathrm{E}=\left[\mathrm{MnO}_4^{2-}, \mathrm{CrO}_4^{2-}\right]$ that do not have similar Lewis dot structure are
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The covalent radii of atoms $A$ and $B$ are $r_A$ and $r_B$, respectively. The covalent bond length and total length of AB molecule are respectively
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Which of the following pictorial diagram most correctly represents the $\pi^*$ ( $\pi$ antibonding) molecular orbital between two atoms if the internuclear axis is taken to be in the $z$-direction $(\xrightarrow{z \text {-axis }})$ ?
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
SF$_4$ is isostructural with :
A. BrF$_4^\ominus$
B. CH$_4$
C. IF$_4^{\oplus}$
D. XeF$_4$
E. XeO$_2$F$_2$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): The correct sequence of bond lengths in the following species is :
$\ce{O2^{+}} < \ce{O2} < \ce{O2^{-}} < \ce{O2^{2-}}$
Statement (II): The correct sequence of number of unpaired electrons in the following species is :
$\ce{O2} > \ce{O2^{+}} > \ce{O2^{-}} > \ce{O2^{2-}}$
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
In SO2, NO2$-$ and N3$-$, the hybridizations at the central atom are respectively :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) :
is more polar than 
Statement (II) : Boiling point of
is lower than
but it is more polar than
.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Match the List I with List II.
|
List - I Molecule/Ion |
|
List - II Bond pair : lone pair (on the central atom) |
| (A) |
$\mathrm{ICl}_2^{-}$ |
(I) |
$4:2$ |
| (B) |
$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ |
(II) |
$4:1$ |
| (C) |
$\mathrm{SO_2}$ |
(III) |
$2:3$ |
| (D) |
$\mathrm{XeF_4}$ |
(IV) |
$2:2$ |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): For
, all three possible structures may be drawn as follows.

Statement (II): Structure III is most stable, as the orbitals having the lone pairs are axial, where the lp – bp repulsion is minimum.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Which of the following molecule(s) show/s paramagnetic behavior?
A. $\mathrm{O}_2$
B. $\mathrm{N}_2$
C. $\mathrm{F}_2$
D. $\mathrm{S}_2$
E. $\mathrm{Cl}_2$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : Wet cotton clothes made of cellulose based carbohydrate takes comparatively longer time to get dried than wet nylon polymer based clothes.
Statement II : Intermolecular hydrogen bonding with water molecule is more in nylon-based clothes than in the case of cotton clothes.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Which among the following molecules is (a) involved in $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$ hybridization, (b) has different bond lengths and (c) has lone pair of electrons on the central atom?
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
A molecule with the formula $\mathrm{AX}_4 \mathrm{Y}$ has all it's elements from p-block. Element A is rarest, monoatomic, non-radioactive from its group and has the lowest ionization enthalpy value among $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{X}$ and Y . Elements X and Y have first and second highest electronegativity values respectively among all the known elements. The shape of the molecule is:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Among $\mathrm{SO}_2, \mathrm{NF}_3, \mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{XeF}_2, \mathrm{ClF}_3$ and $\mathrm{SF}_4$, the hybridization of the molecule with nonzero dipole moment and highest number of lone-pairs of electrons on the central atom is
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Consider the following molecules:

The correct order of rate of hydrolysis is :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Consider ' n ' is the number of lone pair of electrons present in the equatorial position of the most stable structure of $\mathrm{ClF}_3$. The ions from the following with ' n ' number of unpaired electrons are
A. $\mathrm{V}^{3+}$
B. $\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}$
C. $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$
D. $\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$
E. $\mathrm{Ti}^{2+}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
The molecules having square pyramidal geometry are
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Experimentally determined oxygen-oxygen bond lengths in the $\mathrm{O}_3$ are found to be same and the bond length is greater than that of a $\mathrm{O}=\mathrm{O}$ (double bond) but less than that of a single $(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O})$ bond.
Statement (II) : The strong lone pair-lone pair repulsion between oxygen atoms is solely responsible for the fact that the bond length in ozone is smaller than that of a double bond $(\mathrm{O}=\mathrm{O})$ but more than that of a single bond $(\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O})$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Which of the following linear combination of atomic orbitals will lead to formation of molecular orbitals in homonuclear diatomic molecules [internuclear axis in $z$-direction] ?
A. $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$ and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$
B. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}$
C. $3 d_{x y}$ and $3 d_{x^2-y^2}$
D. 2 s and $2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$
E. $2 p_z$ and $3 d_{x^2-y^2}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Which of the following statement is true with respect to $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{CH}_4$ ?
A. The central atoms of all the molecules are $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridized.
B. The $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{H}-\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{H}$ and $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}$ angles in the above molecules are $104.5^{\circ}, 107.5^{\circ}$ and $109.5^{\circ}$, respectively.
C. The increasing order of dipole moment is $\mathrm{CH}_4<\mathrm{NH}_3<\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$.
D. Both $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $\mathrm{NH}_3$ are Lewis acids and $\mathrm{CH}_4$ is a Lewis base.
E. A solution of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is basic. In this solution $\mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ act as Lowry-Bronsted acid and base respectively.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Match the List - I with List - II
|
List - I (Classification of molecules based on octet rule) |
|
List - II (Example) |
| (A) |
Molecules obeying octet rule |
(I) |
$\mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{NO}_2$ |
| (B) |
Molecules with incomplete octet |
(II) |
$\mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{AlCl}_3$ |
| (C) |
Molecules with incomplete octet with odd electron |
(III) |
$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4, \mathrm{PCl}_5$ |
| (D) |
Molecules with expanded octet |
(IV) |
$\mathrm{CCl}_4, \mathrm{CO}_2$ |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their dipole moment :
$\mathrm{HBr}, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{NF}_3$ and $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The correct increasing order for bond angles among $\mathrm{BF}_3, \mathrm{PF}_3$ and $\mathrm{ClF}_3$ is :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
In which one of the following pairs the central atoms exhibit $\mathrm{sp}^2$ hybridization ?
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The shape of carbocation is :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
When $\psi_{\mathrm{A}}$ and $\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$ are the wave functions of atomic orbitals, then $\sigma^*$ is represented by :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
LIST I (Molecule) |
|
LIST II (Shape) |
| A. |
$\mathrm{NH_3}$ |
I. |
Square pyramid |
| B. |
$\mathrm{BrF_5}$ |
II. |
Tetrahedral |
| C. |
$\mathrm{PCl_5}$ |
III. |
Trigonal pyramidal |
| D. |
$\mathrm{CH_4}$ |
IV. |
Trigonal bipyramidal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
LIST I (Compound/Species) |
|
LIST II (Shape/Geometry) |
| A. |
$\mathrm{SF_4}$ |
I. |
Tetrahedral |
| B. |
$\mathrm{BrF_3}$ |
II. |
Pyramidal |
| C. |
$\mathrm{BrO_3^-}$ |
III. |
See saw |
| D. |
$\mathrm{NH_4^+}$ |
IV. |
Bent T-Shape |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
LIST I (Molecule/Species) |
|
LIST II (Property/Shape) |
| A. |
$\mathrm{SO_2Cl_2}$ |
I. |
Paramagnetic |
| B. |
$\mathrm{NO}$ |
II. |
Diamagnetic |
| C. |
$\mathrm{NO_2^-}$ |
III. |
Tetrahedral |
| D. |
$\mathrm{I_3^-}$ |
IV. |
Linear |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II.
|
LIST I
|
|
LIST II
|
| A. |
$ \mathrm{ICl} $ |
I. |
T - shape |
| B. |
$ \mathrm{ICl}_3 $ |
II. |
Square pyramidal |
| C. |
$ \mathrm{ClF}_5 $ |
III. |
Pentagonal bipyramidal |
| D. |
$ \mathrm{IF}_7 $ |
IV. |
Linear |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : $\mathrm{NH}_3$ and $\mathrm{NF}_3$ molecule have pyramidal shape with a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom. The resultant dipole moment of $\mathrm{NH}_3$ is greater than that of $\mathrm{NF}_3$.
Reason (R) : In $\mathrm{NH}_3$, the orbital dipole due to lone pair is in the same direction as the resultant dipole moment of the $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{H}$ bonds. $\mathrm{F}$ is the most electronegative element.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Number of $\sigma$ and $\pi$ bonds present in ethylene molecule is respectively :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The correct statement/s about Hydrogen bonding is/are
A. Hydrogen bonding exists when H is covalently bonded to the highly electro negative atom.
B. Intermolecular H bonding is present in $o$-nitro phenol
C. Intramolecular $\mathrm{H}$ bonding is present in HF.
D. The magnitude of $\mathrm{H}$ 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 Mains
2024
MCQ
The number of species from the following that have pyramidal geometry around the central atom is _________
$\mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}, \mathrm{SO}_3^{2-}, \mathrm{S}_2 \mathrm{O}_7^{2-}$
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Number of molecules/ions from the following in which the central atom is involved in $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridization is ________.
$\mathrm{NO}_3^{-}, \mathrm{BCl}_3, \mathrm{ClO}_2^{-}, \mathrm{ClO}_3^{-}$
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Which one of the following molecules has maximum dipole moment?
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : A $\pi$ bonding MO has lower electron density above and below the inter-nuclear axis.
Statement (II) : The $\pi^*$ 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 Mains
2024
MCQ
Select the compound from the following that will show intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): $\mathrm{PH}_3$ has lower boiling point than $\mathrm{NH}_3$.
Reason (R) : In liquid state $\mathrm{NH}_3$ molecules are associated through vander Waal's forces, but $\mathrm{PH}_3$ molecules are associated through hydrogen bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Arrange the bonds in order of increasing ionic character in the molecules. $\mathrm{LiF}$, $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_2, \mathrm{SO}_2$ and $\mathrm{ClF}_3$ :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Which of the following is least ionic?
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
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 Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements:
Statement - I: Since Fluorine is more electronegative than nitrogen, the net dipole moment of $\mathrm{NF}_3$ is greater than $\mathrm{NH}_3$.
Statement - II: In $\mathrm{NH}_3$, the orbital dipole due to lone pair and the dipole moment of $\mathrm{NH}$ bonds are in opposite direction, but in $\mathrm{NF}_3$ 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 Mains
2024
MCQ
The molecule / ion with square pyramidal shape is
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms an ion having geometry
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II.
|
List I Molecule |
|
List II Shape |
| (A) |
$\mathrm{BrF_5}$ |
(I) |
T-Shape |
| (B) |
$\mathrm{H_2O}$ |
(II) |
See saw |
| (C) |
$\mathrm{ClF_3}$ |
(III) |
Bent |
| (D) |
$\mathrm{SF_4}$ |
(IV) |
Square pyramidal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : There is a considerable increase in covalent radius from $\mathrm{N}$ to $\mathrm{P}$. However from As to Bi only a small increase in covalent radius is observed.
Reason (R) : Covalent and ionic radii in a particular oxidation state increases down the group. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The difference in energy between the actual structure and the lowest energy resonance structure for the given compound is
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Choose the polar molecule from the following:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The number of $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{P}$ bonds in $\mathrm{H}_{4} \mathrm{P}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{7},\left(\mathrm{HPO}_{3}\right)_{3}$ and $\mathrm{P}_{4} \mathrm{O}_{10}$ are respectively :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Consider the following statements:
(A) NF3 molecule has a trigonal planar structure.
(B) Bond length of $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ is shorter than $\mathrm{O}_{2}$.
(C) Isoelectronic molecules or ions have identical bond order.
(D) Dipole moment of $\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{S}$ is higher than that of water molecule.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : $\mathrm{SO}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ both possess V-shaped structure.
Statement II : The bond angle of $\mathrm{SO}_{2}$ is less than that of $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
In which of the following processes, the bond order increases and paramagnetic character changes to diamagnetic one ?
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
$\mathrm{ClF}_{5}$ at room temperature is a:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The bond order and magnetic property of acetylide ion are same as that of
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II:
|
List - I Species |
|
List - II Geometry/Shape |
| A. |
$\mathrm{H_3O^+}$ |
I. |
Tetrahedral |
| B. |
Acetylide anion |
II. |
Linear |
| C. |
$\mathrm{NH_4^+}$ |
III. |
Pyramidal |
| D. |
$\mathrm{ClO_2^-}$ |
IV. |
Bent |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The compound which does not exist is
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
LIST I Oxide |
|
LIST II Type of bond |
| A. |
$\mathrm{N_2O_4}$ |
I. |
1 N = O bond |
| B. |
$\mathrm{NO_2}$ |
II. |
1 N $-$ O $-$ N bond |
| C. |
$\mathrm{N_2O_5}$ |
III. |
1 N $-$ N bond |
| D. |
$\mathrm{N_2O}$ |
IV. |
1 N=N / N $\equiv$ N bond |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O}$ bond length in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is $\underline{\mathrm{X}}$ than the $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O}$ bond length in $\mathrm{F}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$. The $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$ bond length in $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$ is $\underline{Y}$ than that of the $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{F}$ bond in $\mathrm{F}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}$.
Choose the correct option for $\underline{X}$ and $\underline{Y}$ from those given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
List I |
|
List II |
| A. |
$\mathrm{XeF_4}$ |
I. |
See-saw |
| B. |
$\mathrm{SF_4}$ |
II. |
Square-planar |
| C. |
$\mathrm{NH_{4}^{+}}$ |
III. |
Bent T-shaped |
| D. |
$\mathrm{BrF_3}$ |
IV. |
Tetrahedral |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
For $\mathrm{OF}_{2}$ molecule consider the following :
A. Number of lone pairs on oxygen is 2 .
B. FOF angle is less than $104.5^{\circ}$.
C. Oxidation state of $\mathrm{O}$ is $-2$.
D. Molecule is bent '$\mathrm{V}$' shaped.
E. Molecular geometry is linear.
correct options are:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
List I (molecules/ions) |
|
List II (No. of lone pairs of e$^-$ on central atom) |
| A. |
$\mathrm{IF_7}$ |
I. |
Three |
| B. |
$\mathrm{ICl}$$_4^ - $ |
II. |
One |
| C. |
$\mathrm{XeF_6}$ |
III. |
Two |
| D. |
$\mathrm{XeF_2}$ |
IV. |
Zero |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
According to MO theory the bond orders for $\mathrm{O}$$_2^{2 - }$, $\mathrm{CO}$ and $\mathrm{NO^+}$ respectively, are
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The magnetic behaviour of $\mathrm{Li_2O,Na_2O_2}$ and $\mathrm{KO_2}$, respectively, are :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The bond dissociation energy is highest for
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
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 Mains
2023
MCQ
What is the number of unpaired electron(s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital of the following species : $\mathrm{{N_2};N_2^ + ;{O_2};O_2^ + }$ ?
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Decreasing order of the hydrogen bonding in following forms of water is correctly represented by
A. Liquid water
B. Ice
C. Impure water
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Order of Covalent bond;
$\mathrm{A.~KF > KI ; LiF > KF}$
$\mathrm{B.~KF < KI ; LiF > KF}$
$\mathrm{C.~SnCl_4 > SnCl_2 ; CuCl > NaCl}$
$\mathrm{D.~LiF > KF ; CuCl < NaCl}$
$\mathrm{E.~KF < KI ; CuCl > NaCl}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Number of lone pairs of electrons in the central atom of $\mathrm{SCl}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{3}, \mathrm{ClF}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$, respectively, are :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II.
|
List - I |
|
List - II |
| (A) |
$\psi_{\mathrm{MO}}=\psi_{\mathrm{A}}-\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$ |
(I) |
Dipole moment |
| (B) |
$\mu=Q \times r$ |
(II) |
Bonding molecular orbital |
| (C) |
$\frac{\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{b}}-\mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{a}}}{2}$ |
(III) |
Anti-bonding molecular orbital |
| (D) |
$\psi_{\mathrm{MO}}=\psi_{\mathrm{A}}+\psi_{\mathrm{B}}$ |
(IV) |
Bond order |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Given below are two statements.
Statement I: $\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}$, and $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ are weakly attracted by magnetic field and are magnetized in the same direction as magnetic field.
Statement II: $\mathrm{NaCl}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$ are weakly magnetized in opposite direction to magnetic field.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Arrange the following in increasing order of their covalent character.
A. $\mathrm{CaF}_{2}$
B. $\mathrm{CaCl}_{2}$
C. $\mathrm{CaBr}_{2}$
D. $\mathrm{CaI}_{2}$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Match List-I with List-II :
|
List I (Compound) |
|
List II (Shape) |
| (A) |
BrF$_5$ |
(I) |
bent |
| (B) |
[CrF$_6$]$^{3 - }$ |
(II) |
square pyramidal |
| (C) |
O$_3$ |
(III) |
trigonal bipyramidal |
| (D) |
PCl$_5$ |
(IV) |
octahedral |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Match List I with List II:
|
List I (molecule) |
|
List II (hybridization ; shape) |
| (A) |
XeO$_3$ |
(I) |
sp$^3$d ; linear |
| (B) |
XeF$_2$ |
(II) |
sp$^3$ ; pyramidal |
| (C) |
XeOF$_4$ |
(III) |
sp$^3$d$^3$ ; distorted octahedral |
| (D) |
XeF$_6$ |
(IV) |
sp$^3$d$^2$ ; square pyramidal |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Consider the species CH4, NH$_4^ + $ and BH$_4^ - $. Choose the correct option with respect to the these species.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape BrF3 molecule respectively, are
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Identify the incorrect statement for PCl5 from the following.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Based upon VSEPR theory, match the shape (geometry) of the molecules in List-I with the molecules in List-II and select the most appropriate option.
|
List - I (Shape) |
|
List - II (Molecules) |
| (A) |
T-shaped |
(I) |
XeF$_4$ |
| (B) |
Trigonal planar |
(II) |
SF$_4$ |
| (C) |
Square planar |
(III) |
ClF$_3$ |
| (D) |
See-saw |
(IV) |
BF$_3$ |
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Consider the ions/molecule
O$_2^ + $, O2, O$_2^ - $, O$_2^ {2-} $
For increasing bond order the correct option is :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
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 Mains
2022
MCQ
Number of electron deficient molecules among the following
PH3, B2H6, CCl4, NH3, LiH and BCl3 is
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The correct order of bond orders of ${C_2}^{2 - }$, ${N_2}^{2 - }$ and ${O_2}^{2 - }$
is, respectively
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Number of paramagnetic oxides among the following given oxides is ____________.
Li2O, CaO, Na2O2, KO2, MgO and K2O
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II :

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Match items of List-I with those of List-II :
|
List - I (Property) |
|
List - II (Example) |
| (a) |
Diamagnetism |
(i) |
MnO |
| (b) |
Ferrimagnetism |
(ii) |
${O_2}$ |
| (c) |
Paramagnetism |
(iii) |
NaCl |
| (d) |
Antiferromagnetism |
(iv) |
$F{e_3}{O_4}$ |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The bond order and magnetic behaviour of $O_2^ - $ ion are respectively :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
In the following the correct bond order sequence is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Identify the species having one $\pi$-bond and maximum number of canonical forms from the following :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Match List-I with List-II :
|
List-I (Species) |
|
List-II (Hybrid Orbitals) |
| (a) |
$S{F_4}$ |
(i) |
$s{p^3}{d^2}$ |
| (b) |
$I{F_5}$ |
(ii) |
${d^2}s{p^3}$ |
| (c) |
$NO_2^ + $ |
(iii) |
$s{p^3}d$ |
| (d) |
$NH_4^ + $ |
(iv) |
$s{p^3}$ |
|
|
(v) |
$sp$ |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The hybridisations of the atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO$_2^ - $, NO$_2^ + $ and NH$_4^ + $ respectively are.
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Amongst the following, the linear species is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
A central atom in a molecule has two lone pairs of electrons and forms three single bonds. The shape of this molecule is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Given below are two statements : one is labeled 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$^\circ$.
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 Mains
2021
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II.
|
List - I (Molecule) |
|
List - II (Bond order) |
| (a) |
$N{e_2}$ |
(i) |
1 |
| (b) |
${N_2}$ |
(ii) |
2 |
| (c) |
${F_2}$ |
(iii) |
0 |
| (d) |
${O_2}$ |
(iv) |
3 |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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 symmetrical.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Which among the following species has unequal bond lengths?
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
According to molecular orbital theory, the species among the following that does not exist is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The correct set from the following in which both pairs are in correct order of melting point is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The correct shape and $I - I - I$ bond angles respectively in $I_3^ - $ ion are :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Which of the following are isostructural pairs ?
A. $SO_4^{2 - }$ and $CrO_4^{2 - }$
B. SiCl4, and TiCl4
C. NH3 and NO3-
D. BCl3 and BrCl3
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The compound that has the largest H–M–H bond angle (M = N, O, S, C) is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The potential energy curve for the H2
molecule as a function of internuclear distance is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The structure of PCl5
in the solid state is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The reaction in which the hybridisation of the
underlined atom is affected is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The intermolecular potential energy for the
molecules A, B, C and D given below suggests
that :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
Of the species, NO, NO+, NO2+ and NO-
, the one with minimum bond strength is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
Match the type of interaction in column A with
the distance dependence of their interaction
energy in column B
| A |
B |
| (i) ion-ion |
(a) ${1 \over r}$ |
| (ii) dipole-dipole |
(b) ${1 \over {{r^2}}}$ |
| (iii) London dispersion |
(c) ${1 \over {{r^3}}}$ |
|
(d) ${1 \over {{r^6}}}$ |
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The shape / structure of [XeF5]– and XeO3F2,
respectively, are
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The molecular geometry of SF6 is octahedral.
What is the geometry of SF4 (including lone
pair(s) of electrons, if any)?
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
If AB4 molecule is a polar molecule, a possible
geometry of AB4 is
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The number of sp2 hybrid orbitals in a molecule
of benzene is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
If the magnetic moment of a dioxygen species
is 1.73 B.M, it may be :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
Arrange the following bonds according to their
average bond energies in descending order :
C–Cl, C–Br, C–F, C–I
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The bond order and the magnetic characteristics of CN-
are :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The relative strength of interionic/intermolecular forces in decreasing order is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The dipole of CCl4, CHCl3 and CH4 are in the order :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The correct statement among the following is :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
During the change of O2 to O2-
, the incoming electron goes to the orbital :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The oxoacid of sulphur that does not contain bond between sulphur atoms is
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
Among the following species, the diamagnetic
molecule is
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
HF has highest boiling point among hydrogen
halides, because it has :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
Among the following, the molecule expected
to be stabilized by anion formation is :
C2, O2, NO, F2
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The covalent alkaline earth metal halide
(X = Cl, Br, I) is :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The correct statement about ICl5 and $ICl_4^-$ is
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
Among the following molecules / ions,
$C_2^{2 - },N_2^{2 - },O_2^{2 - },{O_2}$
which one is diamagnetic and has the shortest
bond length?
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The ion that has sp3d2 hybridization for the
central atom, is :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The pair that contains two P – H bonds in each of the oxoacids is
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The type of hybridisation and number of lone pair (s) of electrons of Xe in XeOF4, respectively, are:
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
Two pi and half sigma bonds are present in :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
In which of the following process, the bond order has increased and paramagnetic character has charged to diamagnetic ?
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following is true with respect to Li2+ and Li2$-$ ?
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
Which of the following conversions involves change in both shape and hybridisation ?
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
The incorrect geometry is represented by :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
Total number of lone pair of electrons in ${\rm I}_3^ - $ ion is
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
According to molecular orbital theory, which of the following will not be a viable molecule?
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
Which of the following compounds contain(s) no covalent bond(s)?
KCl, PH3, O2, B2H6, H2SO4
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
Which of the following best describes the diagram below of a molecular orbital ?
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
In the molecular orbital diagram for the molecular ion, N2+, the number of electrons in the $\sigma $2pz molecular orbital is :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
The decreasing order of bond angles in BF3, NH3, PF3 and I3- is :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
In hydrogen azide (above) the bond orders of bond (I) and (II) are :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
Identify the pair in which the geometry of the species is $T$-shape and square - pyramidal, respectively :
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
The group having triangular planar structures is :
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
Which of the following is paramagnetic ?
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
sp3d2 hybridization is not displayed by :
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
Which of the following species is not paramagnetic?
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
The bond angle H - X - H is the greatest in the compound :
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
The group of molecules having identical shape is :
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
The species in which the $\mathrm{N}$ atom is in a state of $s p$ hybridization is :
JEE Mains
2015
MCQ
The intermolecular interaction that is dependent on the inverse cube of distance between the molecule is:
JEE Mains
2013
MCQ
In which of the following pairs of molecules/ions, both the species are not likely to exist?
JEE Mains
2013
MCQ
Stability of the species Li2, $Li_2^−$ and $Li_2^+$ increases in the order of:
JEE Mains
2013
MSQ
Which one of the following molecules is expected to exhibit diamagnetic behaviour?
JEE Mains
2012
MCQ
In which of the following pairs the two species are not isostructural ?
JEE Mains
2011
MCQ
Among the following the maximum covalent character is shown by the compound :
JEE Mains
2011
MCQ
The hybridization of orbitals of N atom in $NO_3^-$, $NO_2^+$ and $NH_4^+$ are respectively :
JEE Mains
2011
MCQ
The structure of IF7 is :
JEE Mains
2009
MCQ
Using MO theory, predict which of the following species has the shortest bond length?
JEE Mains
2008
MCQ
Which of the following pair of species have the same bond order?
JEE Mains
2008
MCQ
The bond dissociation energy of B - F in BF3 is 646 kJ mol-1 whereas that of C - F in CF4 is 515 kj mol-1. The correct reason for higher B - F bond dissociation energy as compared to that of C - F is
JEE Mains
2007
MCQ
Which of the following hydrogen bonds is the strongest?
JEE Mains
2007
MCQ
The charge/size ratio of a cation determines its polarizing power. Which one of the following
sequences represents the increasing order of the polarizinig order of the polarizing power of the
cationic species, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Be2+?
JEE Mains
2007
MCQ
Which of the following species exhibits the diamagnetic behaviour?
JEE Mains
2007
MCQ
In which of the following ionization processes, the bond order has increased and the magnetic
behaviour has changed?
JEE Mains
2006
MCQ
In which of the following molecules/ions are all the bonds not equal?
JEE Mains
2006
MCQ
Which of the following molecules/ions does not contain unpaired electrons?
JEE Mains
2006
MCQ
The decreasing values of bond angles from NH3 (106o) to SbH3 (91o
) down group-15 of the periodic table is due to
JEE Mains
2005
MCQ
Lattice energy of an ionic compounds depends upon
JEE Mains
2005
MCQ
Which one of the following species is diamagnetic in nature?
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
The maximum number of 90° angles between bond pair of electrons is observed in
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
The states of hybridization of boron and oxygen atoms in boric acid (H3BO3) are respectively
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
The correct order of bond angles (smallest first) in H2S, NH3, BF3 and SiH4 is
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
The bond order in NO is 2.5 while that in NO+ is 3. Which of the following statements is true for these two species?
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?
(Atomic nos : B = 5, S = 16, Ni = 28, Xe = 54)
JEE Mains
2003
MCQ
Which one of the following pairs of molecules will have permanent dipole moments for both members
JEE Mains
2003
MCQ
The pair of species having identical shapes for molecules of both species is
JEE Mains
2003
MCQ
Which one of the following compounds has the smallest bond angle in its molecule?
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
In which of the following species is the underlined carbon having sp3 hybridisation?
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
Which of the following statements is true?
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic orbitals ?
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
Hybridisation of underline atom changes in
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
Which of the following are arranged in an increasing order of their bond strengths?
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
In which of the following species the interatomic bond angle is 109o28' ?