Distinguish between a sigma and a pi bond.
The following are the differences between sigma and pi-bonds:
Sigma (σ) Bond | Pi (π) Bond |
(a) the bond is formed by the axial overlap of the atomic orbitals | The bond is formed by the sidewise overlap of atomic orbitals. |
(b) the overlap is large & a strong bond is formed | The overlap is small & weak bond is formed |
(c ) all the s orbitals & only one lobe of p orbital is involved in overlapping | S orbital donot take part in bond formation,while both lobes of p orbital take part in overlapping |
(d) The electron cloud is symmetrical about the internuclear axis | The electron cloud is unsymmetrical. |
(e) the bond can also be formed in the absence of pie bond. | The bond cannot be formed in the absence of sigma bond.. |
(f) Free rotation about σ bonds is possible. | Free Rotation of the atoms around pie bond is not possible |
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), O22-(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?
Explain why BeH2 molecule has a zero dipole moment although the Be–H bonds are polar.
Discuss the shape of the following molecules using the VSEPR model:
BeCl2, BCl3, SiCl4, AsF5, H2S, PH3
Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms and ions:
S and S2–; Al and Al3+; H and H–
Describe the change in hybridisation (if any) of the Al atom in the following reaction.
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.
Calculate the hydrogen ion concentration in the following biological fluids whose pH are given below:
(a) Human muscle-fluid, 6.83
(b) Human stomach fluid, 1.2
(c) Human blood, 7.38
(d) Human saliva, 6.4.
At 1127 K and 1 atm pressure, a gaseous mixture of CO and CO2 in equilibrium with soild carbon has 90.55% CO by mass
C (s) + CO2 (g) ↔ 2CO (g)
Calculate Kc for this reaction at the above temperature.
The reaction of cyanamide, NH2CN (s), with dioxygen was carried out in a bomb calorimeter, and ΔU was found to be –742.7 kJ mol–1 at 298 K. Calculate enthalpy change for the reaction at 298 K.
NH2CN(g) + 3/2 O2(g) → N2(g) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
The type of hybridisation of boron in diborane is
(a) sp (b) sp2 (c) sp3 (d) dsp2
Pressure is determined as force per unit area of the surface. The SI unit of pressure, Pascal is as shown below:
1Pa = 1N m–2
If mass of air at sea level is 1034 g cm–2, calculate the pressure in Pascal.
Describe the method, which can be used to separate two compounds with different solubilities in a solvent S.
Suggest a list of the substances where carbon can exhibit oxidation states from -4 to +4 and nitrogen from -3 to +5.
What is the difference between distillation, distillation under reduced pressure and steam distillation ?
Lifetimes of the molecules in the excited states are often measured by using pulsed radiation source of duration nearly in the nano second range. If the radiation source has the duration of 2 ns and the number of photons emitted during the pulse source is 2.5 × 1015, calculate the energy of the source.
What are electrophiles and nucleophiles? Explain with examples.
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