Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

121 Questions
2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

Given below are two statements :

Statement I: A hypothetical diatomic molecule with bond order zero is quite stable.

Statement II: As bond order increases, the bond length increases.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

Match List-I with List-II

List - I List - II
A $\mathrm{XeO}_3$ I $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}$; linear
B $\mathrm{XeF}_2$ II $\mathrm{sp}^3$; pyramidal
C $\mathrm{XeOF}_4$ III $s p^3 d^3$; distorted octahedral
D $\mathrm{XeF}_6$ IV $s p^3 d^2$; square pyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
B.
A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
C.
A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
D.
A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
2025 NEET MCQ
NEET 2025

Identify the correct orders against the property mentioned

A. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{NH}_3>\mathrm{CHCl}_3$-dipole moment

B. $\mathrm{XeF}_4>\mathrm{XeO}_3>\mathrm{XeF}_2$ - number of lone pairs on central atom

C. $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{N}-\mathrm{O}-$ bond length

D. $\mathrm{N}_2>\mathrm{O}_2>\mathrm{H}_2-$ bond enthalpy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A, C only
B.
B, C only
C.
A, D only
D.
B, D only
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

Which of the following molecules has "NON ZERO" dipole moment value?

A.
$\mathrm{CCl}_4$
B.
$\mathrm{HI}$
C.
$\mathrm{CO}_2$
D.
$\mathrm{BF}_3$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their solubilities in chloroform: $\mathrm{NaCl}, \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$, cyclohexane, $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CN}$

A.
$\mathrm{NaCl}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CN}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}<$ Cyclohexane
B.
$\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CN}<\mathrm{NaCl}<$ Cyclohexane
C.
$\mathrm{NaCl}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CN}<$ Cyclohexane
D.
Cyclohexane $<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CN}<\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}<\mathrm{NaCl}$
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

Identify the incorrect statement about $\mathrm{PCl}_5$.

A.
$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ possesses two different $\mathrm{Cl}-\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{Cl}$ bond angles
B.
All five $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{Cl}$ bonds are identical in length
C.
$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ exhibits $s p^3 d$ hybridisation
D.
$\mathrm{PCl}_5$ consists of five $\mathrm{P}-\mathrm{Cl}$ (sigma) bonds
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)

Match List-I with List-II:

List - I
Molecule
List - II
Bond enthalpy (kJ mol$^{-1}$)
(A) HCl (I) 435.8
(B) N$_2$ (II) 498
(C) H$_2$ (III) 946.0
(D) O$_2$ (IV) 431.0

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
B.
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
C.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
D.
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

Match List I with List II.

List I
(Molecule)
List II
(Number and types of bond/s between two carbon atoms)
A. ethane I. one $\sigma$-bond and two $\pi$-bonds
B. ethene II. two $\pi$-bonds
C. carbon molecule, C$_2$ III. one $\sigma$-bond
D. ethyne IV. one $\sigma$-bond and one $\pi$-bond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
B.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
C.
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
D.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The boiling point of hydrides of Group 16 elements follow the order $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Te}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{Se}>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{S} \text {. }$

Statement II: On the basis of molecular mass, $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ is expected to have lower boiling point than the other members of the group but due to the presence of extensive $\mathrm{H}$-bonding in $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$, it has higher boiling point.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is present in

A.
NEET 2024 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 9 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2024 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 9 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2024 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 9 English Option 3
D.
HF
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

Match List I with List II.

List I
(Compound)
List II
(Shape/geometry)
A. NH$_3$ I. Trigonal Pyramidal
B. BrF$_5$ II. Square Planar
C. XeF$_4$ III. Octahedral
D. SF$_6$ IV. Square Pyramidal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
B.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
C.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
D.
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
2024 NEET MCQ
NEET 2024

Identify the correct answer.

A.
Three resonance structures can be drawn for ozone
B.
$\mathrm{BF}_3$ has non-zero dipole moment
C.
Dipole moment of $\mathrm{NF}_3$ is greater than that of $\mathrm{NH}_3$
D.
Three canonical forms can be drawn for $\mathrm{CO}_3^{2-}$ ion
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

The correct order of dipole moments for molecules $\mathrm{NH}_3, \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}, \mathrm{CH}_4$ and $\mathrm{HF}$, is:

A.
$\mathrm{CH}_4 > \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{S} > \mathrm{NH}_3 > \mathrm{HF}$
B.
$\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{S} > \mathrm{NH}_3 > \mathrm{HF} > \mathrm{CH}_4$
C.
$\mathrm{NH}_3>\mathrm{HF}>\mathrm{CH}_4>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{S}$
D.
$\mathrm{HF}>\mathrm{NH}_3>\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}>\mathrm{CH}_4$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

Which one of the following represents all isoelectronic species ?

A.
$\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{O}^{-}, \mathrm{NO}^{+}$
B.
$\mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}_4, \mathrm{NO}^{+}, \mathrm{NO}$
C.
$\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}, \mathrm{O}^{-}, \mathrm{F}^{-}$
D.
$\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ar}, \mathrm{K}^{+}, \mathrm{Cl}^{-}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

Which one of the following statements is incorrect related to Molecular Orbital Theory?

A.
The $\pi^*$ antibonding molecular orbital has a node between the nuclei.
B.
In the formation of bonding molecular orbital, the two electron waves of the bonding atoms reinforce each other.
C.
Molecular orbitals obtained from $2 \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{x}}$ and $2 \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{y}}$ orbitals are symmetrical around the bond axis.
D.
A $\pi$-bonding molecular orbital has larger electron density above and below the internuclear axis.
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023 Manipur

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Hydrated chlorides and bromides of $\mathrm{Ca}, \mathrm{Sr}$ and $\mathrm{Ba}$ on heating undergo hydrolysis.

Statement II : Hydrated chlorides and bromides of $\mathrm{Be}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}$ on heating undergo dehydration.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is false.
B.
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is true.
C.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
D.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false.
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

Amongst the following, the total number of species NOT having eight electrons around central atom in its outer most shell, is

$\mathrm{NH}_{3}, \mathrm{AlCl}_{3}, \mathrm{BeCl}_{2}, \mathrm{CCl}_{4}, \mathrm{PCl}_{5}$ :

A.
2
B.
4
C.
1
D.
3
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

The correct order of energies of molecular orbitals of $\mathrm{N}_{2}$ molecule, is

A.
$\sigma 1 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma^{*} 1 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}} < \left(\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \left(\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$
B.
$\sigma 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma^{*} 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}} < \left(\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \left(\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right)$
C.
$\sigma 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma^{*} 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{~s} < \left(\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \left(\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \sigma 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$
D.
$\sigma 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma^{*} 1 \mathrm{~s} <\sigma 2 \mathrm{~s} < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{~s} < \left(\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \sigma 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}} < \left(\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{x}}=\pi^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{y}}\right) < \sigma^{*} 2 \mathrm{p}_{\mathrm{z}}$
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

Taking stability as the factor, which one of the following represents correct relationship?

A.
InI$_3$ > lnI
B.
AlCl > AlCl$_3$
C.
TlI > TlI$_3$
D.
TlCl$_3$ > TlCl
2023 NEET MCQ
NEET 2023

Intermolecular forces are forces of attraction and repulsion between interacting particles that will include:

A. dipole - dipole forces.

B. dipole - induced dipole forces

C. hydrogen bonding

D. covalent bonding

E. dispersion forces

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.
A, B, C, D are correct
B.
A, B, C, E are correct
C.
A, C, D, E are correct
D.
B, C, D, E are correct
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

Match List-I with List-II :

List-I
(Molecules)
List-II
(Shape)
(a) NH$_3$ (i) Square pyramidal
(b) ClF$_3$ (ii) Trigonal bipyramidal
(c) PCl$_5$ (iii) Trigonal pyramidal
(d) BrF$_5$ (iv) T-shape

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
B.
(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)
C.
(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)
D.
(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii)
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 2

The correct order of bond angles in the following compounds/species is :

A.
CO2 < NH3 < H2O < $\mathop {\mathrm{N{H_4}}}\limits^ + $
B.
H2O < NH3 < $\mathop {\mathrm{N{H_4}}}\limits^ + $ < CO2
C.
H2O < $\mathop {\mathrm{N{H_4}}}\limits^ + $ < NH3 < CO2
D.
H2O < $\mathop {\mathrm{N{H_4}}}\limits^ + $ = NH3 < CO2
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A) : ICI is more reactive than I2

Reason (R) : I-CI bond is weaker than I-I bond.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A.
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B.
Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C.
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D.
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

Amongst the following which one will have maximum 'lone pair - lone pair' electron repulsions?

A.
CIF3
B.
IF5
C.
SF4
D.
XeF2
2022 NEET MCQ
NEET 2022 Phase 1

Which amongst the following is incorrect statement?

A.
The bond orders of O$_2^ + $, O2, O$_2^ - $ and O$_2^ {2-} $ are 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 1, respectively
B.
C2 molecule has four electrons in its two degenerate $\pi$ molecular orbitals
C.
H$_2^ + $ ion has one electron
D.
O$_2^ + $ ion is diamagnetic
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
BF3 is planar and electron deficient compound. Hybridization and number of electrons around the central atom, respectively are :
A.
sp2 and 8
B.
sp3 and 4
C.
sp3 and 6
D.
sp2 and 6
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
Match List - I with List - II :

List - I List - II
(a) $PC{l_5}$ (i) Square pyramidal
(b) $S{F_6}$ (ii) Trigonal planar
(c) $Br{F_5}$ (iii) Octahedral
(d) $B{F_3}$ (iv) Trigonal bipyramidal


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
D.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
The correct sequence of bond enthalpy of 'C-X' bond is :
A.
CH3 - Cl > CH3 - F > CH3 - Br > CH3 - l
B.
CH3 - F < CH3 - Cl < CH3 - Br < CH3 - l
C.
CH3 - F > CH3 - Cl > CH3 - Br > CH3 - l
D.
CH3 - F < CH3 - Cl > CH3 - Br > CH3 - l
2021 NEET MCQ
NEET 2021
Which of the following molecules is non-polar in nature?
A.
NO2
B.
POCl3
C.
CH2O
D.
SbCl5
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment?
A.
Boron trifluoride, hydrogen, fluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene
B.
Nitrogen trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 3-dichlorobenzene
C.
Boron trifluoride, beryllium difluoride, carbon dioxide, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene
D.
Ammonia, beryllium difluoride, water, 1, 4-dichlorobenzene
2020 NEET MCQ
NEET 2020 Phase 1
Identify a molecule which does not exist.
A.
Li2
B.
C2
C.
O2
D.
He2
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
The correct structure of tribromooctaoxide is :
A.
NEET 2019 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 37 English Option 1
B.
NEET 2019 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 37 English Option 2
C.
NEET 2019 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 37 English Option 3
D.
NEET 2019 Chemistry - Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Question 37 English Option 4
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
The manganate and permanganate ions are tetrahedral due to :
A.
The $\pi $-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with p-orbtials of manganese
B.
The $\pi $-bonding involves overlap of d-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganese
C.
The $\pi $-bonding involves overlap of p-orbitals of oxygen with d-orbitals of manganese
D.
There is no $\pi $-bonding
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
The number of sigma ($\sigma $) and pi ($\pi $) bonds in pent-2-en-4-yne is -
A.
11 $\sigma $ bonds and 2 $\pi $ bonds
B.
13 $\sigma $ bonds and no $\pi $ bonds
C.
10 $\sigma $ bonds and 3 $\pi $ bonds
D.
8 $\sigma $ bonds and 5 $\pi $ bonds
2019 NEET MCQ
NEET 2019
Which of the following diatomic molecular species has only $\pi $ bonds according to Molecular Orbital Theory?
A.
C2
B.
Be2
C.
O2
D.
N2
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
In the structure of ClF3 , the number of lone pairs of electrons on central atom ‘Cl’ is
A.
one
B.
two
C.
four
D.
three
2018 NEET MCQ
NEET 2018
Consider the following species : CN+ , CN– , NO and CN. Which one of these will have the highest bond order?
A.
NO
B.
CN–
C.
CN+
D.
NO
2017 NEET MCQ
NEET 2017
Which one of the following pairs of species have the same bond order ?
A.
O2, NO+
B.
CN$-$, CO
C.
N2, O2$-$
D.
CO, NO
2017 NEET MCQ
NEET 2017
The species, having bond angles of 120o is
A.
ClF3
B.
NCl3
C.
BCl3
D.
PH3
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
The hybridizations of atomic orbitals of nitrogen in NO$_2^ + $, NO$_3^ - $  and  NH$_4^ + $  respectively are
A.
sp, sp3 and sp2
B.
sp2, sp3 and sp3
C.
sp, sp2 and sp3
D.
sp2, sp and sp3
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
The correct geometry and hybridization for XeF4 are
A.
octahedral, sp3d2
B.
trigonal bipyramidal, sp3d
C.
planar triangle, sp3d3
D.
square planar, sp3d2
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
Among the following, which one is a wrong statement ?
A.
PH5 and BiCl5 do not exist.
B.
p$\pi $-d$\pi $ bonds are present in SO2.
C.
SeF4 and CH4 have same shape.
D.
I3+ has bent geometry.
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 2
Which one of the following compounds shows the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bond?
A.
H2O2
B.
HCN
C.
Cellulose
D.
Concentrated acetic acid
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
Consider the molecules CH4, NH3 and H2O.

Which of the given statements is false?
A.
The H $-$ O $-$ H bond angle in H2O is smaller than the H $-$ N $-$ H bond angle in NH3.
B.
The H $-$ C $-$ H bond angle in CH4 is larger than the H $-$ N $-$ H bond angle in NH3.
C.
The H $-$ C $-$ H bond angle in CH4, the H $-$ N $-$ H bond angle in NH3, and the H $-$ O $-$ H bond angle in H2O are all greater than 90o.
D.
The H $-$ O $-$ H bond angle in H2O is larger than the H $-$ C $-$ H bond angle in CH4.
2016 NEET MCQ
NEET 2016 Phase 1
Predict the correct order among the following :
A.
bond pair - bond pair > long pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
B.
lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - lone pair
C.
lone pair - lone pair > lone pair - bond pair > bond pair - bond pair
D.
lone pair - lone pair > bond pair - bond pair > lone pair - bond pair
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
In which of the following pairs, both the species are not isostructural ?
A.
Diamond, Silicon carbide
B.
NH3, PH3
C.
XeF4, XeO4
D.
SiCl4, PCl4+
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015
Decreasing order of stability of O2, O2$-$, O2+ and O22$-$ is
A.
O22$-$  >  O2$-$  >  O2  >  O2+
B.
O2  >  O2+  >  O22$-$  >  O2$-$
C.
O2$-$  >  O22$-$  >  O2+  >  O2
D.
O2+  >  O2  >  O2$-$  >  O22$-$
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
The correct bond order in the following species is
A.
O2+ < O2$-$ < O22+
B.
O2$-$ < O2+ < O22+
C.
O22+ < O2+ < O2$-$
D.
O22+ < O2$-$ < O2+
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Maximum bond angle at nitrogen is present in which of the following ?
A.
NO2+
B.
NO3$-$
C.
NO2
D.
NO2$-$
2015 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
Which of the following species contains equal number of $\sigma $- and $\pi $-bonds ?
A.
(CN)2
B.
CH2(CN)2
C.
HCO3$-$
D.
XeO4