Class 11 Chemistry - Chapter Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NCERT Solutions | Describe the change in hybridisation (if

What is meant by the term bond order? Calculate the bond order of: N₂, O₂,O₂⁺,and O₂^-.

Use molecular orbital theory to explain why the Be2 molecule does not exist.

Explain the formation of H₂ molecule on the basis of valence bond theory.

Compare the relative stability of the following species and indicate their magnetic properties:

O₂,O₂⁺,O₂^- (superoxide), O₂^2-(peroxide)

Describe the hybridisation in case of PCl₅. Why are the axial bonds longer as compared to equatorial bonds?

Which out of NH₃ and NF₃ has higher dipole moment and why?

Discuss the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model:

BeCl₂, BCl₃, SiCl₄, AsF₅, H₂S, PH₃

Explain why BeH₂ molecule has a zero dipole moment although the Be–H bonds are polar.

Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms and ions:

S and S2–; Al and Al3+; H and H–

Draw the Lewis structures for the following molecules and ions: H2S, SiCl4, BeF2, , HCOOH

How do you account for the formation of ethane during chlorination of methane?

What are hybridisation states of each carbon atom in the following compounds ?

(i) CH₂=C=O,

(ii) CH₃CH=CH₂,

(iii) (CH₃)₂CO,

(iv) CH₂=CHCN,

(v) C₆H₆

What will be the minimum pressure required to compress 500 dm³ of air at 1 bar to 200 dm³ at 30°C?

What are the common physical and chemical features of alkali metals?

Calculate the molecular mass of the following:
(i) H₂O
(ii) CO₂
(iii) CH₄

Assign oxidation number to the underlined elements in each of the following species:

(a) NaH₂PO₄

(b) NaHSO₄

(c) H₄P₂O₇

(d) K₂MnO₄

(e) CaO₂

(f) NaBH₄

(g) H₂S₂O₇

(h) KAl(SO₄)₂.12 H₂O

What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?

Choose the correct answer. A thermodynamic state function is a quantity
(i) used to determine heat changes
(ii) whose value is independent of path
(iii) used to determine pressure volume work
(iv) whose value depends on temperature only.

A liquid is in equilibrium with its vapour in a sealed container at a fixed temperature. The volume of the container is suddenly increased.
a) What is the initial effect of the change on vapour pressure?
b) How do rates of evaporation and condensation change initially?
c) What happens when equilibrium is restored finally and what will be the final vapour pressure?

Justify the position of hydrogen in the periodic table on the basis of its electronic configuration.

A sample of pure PCl5 was introduced into an evacuated vessel at 473 K. After equilibrium was attained, concentration of PCl5 was found to be 0.5 × 10^–1 mol L^–1. If value of Kc is 8.3 × 10^–3, what are the concentrations of PCl₃ and Cl₂ at equilibrium?

PCl₅ (g) ↔ PCl₃ (g) + Cl₂(g)

In terms of period and group where would you locate the element with Z =114?

Draw the resonance structures for the following compounds. Show the electron shift using curved-arrow notation.

(a) C₆H₅OH

(b) C₆H₅NO₂

(c) CH₃CH=CHCHO

(d) C₆H₅–CHO

(e) C₆ H₅ - C⁺H₂ 

(f)  CH₃CH = CHC⁺H₂

At 473 K, equilibrium constant K_c for decomposition of phosphorus pentachloride, PCl₅ is 8.3 ×10^-3. If decomposition is depicted as,

PCl₅ (g) ↔  PCl₃ (g) + Cl₂ (g)          Δ_rH⁰ = 124.0 kJ mol^–1

(a) write an expression for Kc for the reaction.

(b) what is the value of Kc for the reverse reaction at the same temperature ?

(c) what would be the effect on K_c if (i) more PCl5 is added (ii) pressure is increased (iii) the temperature is increased ?

Which of the following reactions will get affected by increasing the pressure?

Also, mention whether change will cause the reaction to go into forward or backward direction.

(i) COCl₂ (g) ↔ CO (g) + Cl₂ (g)

(ii) CH₄ (g) + 2S₂ (g) ↔ CS₂ (g) + 2H₂S (g)

(iii) CO₂ (g) + C (s) ↔ 2CO (g)

(iv) 2H₂ (g) + CO (g) ↔ CH₃OH (g)

(v) CaCO₃ (s) ↔ CaO (s) + CO₂ (g)

(vi) 4 NH₃ (g) + 5O₂ (g) ↔ 4NO (g)  +  6H₂O(g)

How would you explain the fact that the first ionization enthalpy of sodium is lower than that of magnesium but its second ionization enthalpy is higher than that of magnesium?

The equilibrium constant expression for a gas reaction is,

Write the balanced chemical equation corresponding to this expression.

Name a suitable technique of separation of the components from a mixture of calcium sulphate and camphor.

List gases which are responsible for greenhouse effect.

Calcium carbonate reacts with aqueous HCl to give CaCl₂ and CO₂ according to the reaction,

CaCO_3(s) + 2 HCl_(aq) → CaCl_2(aq) + CO_2(g) + H₂O_(l)

What mass of CaCO₃ is required to react completely with 25 mL of 0.75 M HCl?