Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure

2023 Q101 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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:

A.
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
B.
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
C.
A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
D.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
2023 Q102 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

$\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{O}$ 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 :

A.
$\mathrm{X}$ - shorter, $\mathrm{Y}$ - longer
B.
$\mathrm{X}$ - longer, $\mathrm{Y}$ - shorter
C.
$\mathrm{X}$ - shorter, $\mathrm{Y}$ - shorter
D.
$\mathrm{X}$ - longer, $\mathrm{Y}$ - longer
2023 Q103 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
B.
A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
C.
A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
D.
A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
2023 Q104 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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:

A.
A, C, D only
B.
A, B, D only
C.
C, D, E only
D.
B, E, A only
2023 Q105 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
B.
A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
C.
A - IV, B - III, C - II, D - I
D.
A - II, B - III, C - IV, D - I
2023 Q106 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

According to MO theory the bond orders for $\mathrm{O}$$_2^{2 - }$, $\mathrm{CO}$ and $\mathrm{NO^+}$ respectively, are

A.
1, 3 and 3
B.
2, 3 and 3
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1, 3 and 2
2023 Q107 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The magnetic behaviour of $\mathrm{Li_2O,Na_2O_2}$ and $\mathrm{KO_2}$, respectively, are :

A.
paramagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
B.
paramagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
C.
diamagnetic, paramagnetic and diamagnetic
D.
diamagnetic, diamagnetic and paramagnetic
2023 Q108 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The bond dissociation energy is highest for

A.
Cl$_2$
B.
I$_2$
C.
Br$_2$
D.
F$_2$
2023 Q109 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
2023 Q110 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

What is the number of unpaired electron(s) in the highest occupied molecular orbital of the following species : $\mathrm{{N_2};N_2^ + ;{O_2};O_2^ + }$ ?

A.
0, 1, 0, 1
B.
2, 1, 0, 1
C.
0, 1, 2, 1
D.
2, 1, 2, 1
2023 Q111 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
A = B > C
B.
B > A > C
C.
A > B > C
D.
C > B > A
2023 Q112 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
B, C only
B.
A, B only
C.
C, E only
D.
B, C, E only
2023 Q113 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The maximum number of lone pairs of electrons on the central atom from the following species is ____________.

$\mathrm{ClO}_{3}{ }^{-}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{3}{ }^{-}$

2023 Q114 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of molecules from the following which contain only two lone pair of electrons is ________

$\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_{2}, \mathrm{CO}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{~F}_{2}$

2023 Q115 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of bent-shaped molecule/s from the following is __________

N$_3^-$, NO$_2^-$, I$_3^-$, O$_3$, SO$_2$

2023 Q116 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The sum of lone pairs present on the central atom of the interhalogen IF$_5$ and IF$_7$ is _________

2023 Q117 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of species from the following carrying a single lone pair on central atom Xenon is ___________.

$\mathrm{XeF}_{5}^{+}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3}, \mathrm{XeO}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}, \mathrm{XeF}_{5}^{-}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3} \mathrm{~F}_{2}, \mathrm{XeOF}_{4}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}$

2023 Q118 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of following factors which affect the percent covalent character of the ionic bond is _________

(A) Polarising power of cation

(B) Extent of distortion of anion

(C) Polarisability of the anion

(D) Polarising power of anion

2023 Q119 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of species having a square planar shape from the following is __________.

$\mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}, \mathrm{SiF}_{4}, \mathrm{BF}_{4}^{-}, \mathrm{BrF}_{4}^{-},\left[\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{4}\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{FeCl}_{4}\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_{4}\right]^{2-}$

2023 Q120 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

In an ice crystal, each water molecule is hydrogen bonded to ____________ neighbouring molecules.

2023 Q121 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of species from the following which have square pyramidal structure is _________

$\mathrm{PF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{4}^{-}, \mathrm{IF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{XeOF}_{4}, \mathrm{ICl}_{4}^{-}$

2023 Q122 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Amongst the following, the number of species having the linear shape is _________.

$\mathrm{XeF}_{2}, \mathrm{I}_{3}^{+}, \mathrm{C}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{I}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}, \mathrm{BeCl}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{BCl}_{2}^{\ominus}$
2023 Q123 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of molecules or ions from the following, which do not have odd number of electrons are _________.

(A) NO$_2$

(B) ICl$_4^ - $

(C) BrF$_3$

(D) ClO$_2$

(E) NO$_2^ + $

(F) NO

2023 Q124 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The total number of lone pairs of electrons on oxygen atoms of ozone is __________.

2022 Q125 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Which of the following pair of molecules contain odd electron molecule and an expanded octet molecule?

A.
$\mathrm{BCl}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$
B.
$\mathrm{NO}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
C.
$\mathrm{SF}_{6}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$
D.
$\mathrm{BCl}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{NO}$
2022 Q126 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
0, 1, 2 and 2
B.
2, 1, 2 and 0
C.
1, 2, 2 and 0
D.
2, 1, 0 and 2
2022 Q127 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{III})$
B.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{II})$
C.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{II})$
D.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{I})$
2022 Q128 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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.

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
2022 Q129 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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.

A.
B < A < C < D
B.
A < B < C < D
C.
A < B < D < C
D.
A < C < B < D
2022 Q130 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{IV})$
B.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{I})$
C.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{III})$
D.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{I})$
2022 Q131 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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:

A.
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
B.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
C.
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
D.
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
2022 Q132 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Consider the species CH4, NH$_4^ + $ and BH$_4^ - $. Choose the correct option with respect to the these species.

A.
They are isoelectronic and only two have tetrahedral structures.
B.
They are isoelectronic and all have tetrahedral structures.
C.
Only two are isoelectronic and all have tetrahedral structures.
D.
Only two are isoelectronic and only two have tetrahedral structures.
2022 Q133 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Number of lone pair(s) of electrons on central atom and the shape BrF3 molecule respectively, are

A.
0, triangular planar.
B.
1, pyramidal.
C.
2, bent T-shape.
D.
1, bent T-shape.
2022 Q134 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

In the structure of SF4, the lone pair of electrons on S is in.

A.
equatorial position and there are two lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90$^\circ$.
B.
equatorial position and there are three lone pair - bond pair repulsions at 90$^\circ$.
C.
axial position and there are three lone pair - bond pair repulsion at 90$^\circ$.
D.
axial position and there are two lone pair - bond pair repulsion at 90$^\circ$.
2022 Q135 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Identify the incorrect statement for PCl5 from the following.

A.
In this molecule, orbitals of phosphorous are assumed to undergo sp3d hybridization.
B.
The geometry of PCl5 is trigonal bipyramidal.
C.
PCl5 has two axial bonds stronger than three equatorial bonds.
D.
The three equatorial bonds of PCl5 lie in a plane.
2022 Q136 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of increasing intermolecular hydrogen bond strength is :

A.
HCN < H2O < NH3
B.
HCN < CH4 < NH3
C.
CH4 < HCN < NH3
D.
CH4 < NH3 < HCN
2022 Q137 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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$_3$

A.
(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B.
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
C.
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (I)
D.
(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
2022 Q138 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Consider the ions/molecule

O$_2^ + $, O2, O$_2^ - $, O$_2^ {2-} $

For increasing bond order the correct option is :

A.
O$_2^ {2-} $ < O$_2^ - $ < O2 < O$_2^ + $
B.
O$_2^ - $ < O$_2^ {2-} $ < O2 < O$_2^ + $
C.
O$_2^ - $ < O$_2^ {2-} $ < O$_2^ + $ < O2
D.
O$_2^ - $ < O$_2^ + $ < O$_2^ {2-} $ < O2
2022 Q139 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

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 :

A.
(A), (B), (C) only
B.
(B), (C), (E) only
C.
(A), (C) only
D.
(D) only
2022 Q140 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Number of electron deficient molecules among the following

PH3, B2H6, CCl4, NH3, LiH and BCl3 is

A.
0
B.
1
C.
2
D.
3
2022 Q141 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of bond orders of ${C_2}^{2 - }$, ${N_2}^{2 - }$ and ${O_2}^{2 - }$

is, respectively
A.
${C_2}^{2 - }$ < ${N_2}^{2 - }$ < ${O_2}^{2 - }$
B.
${O_2}^{2 - }$ < ${N_2}^{2 - }$ < ${C_2}^{2 - }$
C.
${C_2}^{2 - }$ < ${O_2}^{2 - }$ < ${N_2}^{2 - }$
D.
${N_2}^{2 - }$ < ${C_2}^{2 - }$ < ${O_2}^{2 - }$
2022 Q142 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Consider, $\mathrm{PF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{PCl}_{3}, \mathrm{SF}_{6},\left[\mathrm{ICl}_{4}\right]^{-}, \mathrm{ClF}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{IF}_{5}$.

Amongst the above molecule(s)/ion(s), the number of molecule(s)/ion(s) having $\mathrm{sp}^{3}\mathrm{~d}^{2}$ hybridisation is __________.

2022 Q143 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of paramagnetic species among the following is ___________.

$\mathrm{B}_{2}, \mathrm{Li}_{2}, \mathrm{C}_{2}, \mathrm{C}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}$ and $\mathrm{He}_{2}^{+}$

2022 Q144 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of interhalogens from the following having square pyramidal structure is :

$\mathrm{ClF}_{3}, \mathrm{IF}_{7}, \mathrm{BrF}_{5}, \mathrm{BrF}_{3}, \mathrm{I}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{6}, \mathrm{IF}_{5}, \mathrm{ClF}, \mathrm{ClF}_{5}$

2022 Q145 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The number of molecule(s) or ion(s) from the following having non-planar structure is ____________.

$\mathrm{NO}_{3}^{-}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{PCl}_{3}, \mathrm{XeF}_{4}, \mathrm{SF}_{4}, \mathrm{XeO}_{3}, \mathrm{PH}_{4}^{+}, \mathrm{SO}_{3},\left[\mathrm{Al}(\mathrm{OH})_{4}\right]^{-}$

2022 Q146 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Amongst the following, the number of oxide(s) which are paramagnetic in nature is

$\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{KO}_{2}, \mathrm{NO}_{2}, \mathrm{~N}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{ClO}_{2}, \mathrm{NO}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2} \mathrm{O}$

2022 Q147 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

According to MO theory, number of species/ions from the following having identical bond order is ________.

$\mathrm{CN}^{-}, \mathrm{NO}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2+}$

2022 Q148 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The sum of number of lone pairs of electrons present on the central atoms of XeO3, XeOF4 and XeF6, is ______________

2022 Q149 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Among the following species

$\mathrm{N}_{2}, \mathrm{~N}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{N}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{N}_{2}^{2-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{+}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}, \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}$

the number of species showing diamagnesim is _______________.

2022 Q150 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Amongst the following, the number of molecule/(s) having net resultant dipole moment is ____________.

NF3, BF3, BeF2, CHCl3, H2S, SiF4, CCl4, PF5