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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Revision Guide for JENPAS Chemistry

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure explains why atoms combine and how bonding controls molecular shape, polarity and properties. It is a high-connectivity chapter because its ideas reappear throughout inorganic and organic chemistry.

For JENPAS Chemistry, combine Lewis structures with VSEPR, hybridisation, valence bond ideas and molecular orbital theory. Practise predicting geometry and magnetic behaviour rather than memorising examples without reasoning.

Important Topics

  • Lewis structures and formal charge
  • VSEPR theory and molecular geometry
  • Hybridisation
  • Bond parameters and polarity
  • Hydrogen bonding
  • Molecular orbital theory

Important Formulae & Relationships

  • Formal charge = valence e− − nonbonding e− − 1/2(bonding e−)
  • Bond order (MOT) = 1/2(Nb − Na)
  • Dipole moment μ = q × r

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JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

1. The molecular geometry of BF3 is

  • A. Trigonal planar
  • B. Trigonal pyramidal
  • C. Tetrahedral
  • D. Linear
Answer: A
Explanation: Three bonding domains around B give trigonal planar geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

2. The molecular geometry of CH4 is

  • A. Square planar
  • B. Trigonal planar
  • C. Pyramidal
  • D. Tetrahedral
Answer: D
Explanation: Four bonding pairs around carbon give tetrahedral geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

3. The molecular geometry of NH3 is

  • A. Tetrahedral
  • B. Linear
  • C. Trigonal pyramidal
  • D. Trigonal planar
Answer: C
Explanation: Three bonds and one lone pair give a trigonal pyramidal shape.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

4. The molecular geometry of H2O is

  • A. Tetrahedral
  • B. Bent
  • C. Linear
  • D. Trigonal planar
Answer: B
Explanation: Two bonds and two lone pairs give a bent molecular geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

5. Hybridisation of carbon in methane is

  • A. sp3
  • B. sp2
  • C. sp
  • D. dsp2
Answer: A
Explanation: Four sigma bonds correspond to sp3 hybridisation.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

6. A carbon-carbon single bond is

  • A. One sigma and one pi bond
  • B. One sigma bond
  • C. One pi bond
  • D. Two sigma bonds
Answer: B
Explanation: Single bonds are sigma bonds.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

7. Bond order of O2 according to MO theory is

  • A. 3
  • B. 2
  • C. 1
  • D. 2.5
Answer: B
Explanation: Bond order = (bonding-antibonding electrons)/2 = 2.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

8. Bond order of O2+ compared with O2 is

  • A. Higher
  • B. Lower
  • C. Equal
  • D. Zero
Answer: A
Explanation: Removing an antibonding electron increases bond order.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

9. Bond order of N2 is

  • A. 1
  • B. 2.5
  • C. 3
  • D. 2
Answer: C
Explanation: N2 has bond order 3.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

10. JENPAS advanced

  • A. Linear
  • B. Trigonal planar
  • C. Tetrahedral
  • D. Bent
Answer: D
Explanation: Two bonds and two lone pairs give a bent molecular geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

11. Bonding reasoning

  • A. Tetrahedral
  • B. Bent
  • C. Linear
  • D. Trigonal planar
Answer: B
Explanation: Two bonds and two lone pairs give a bent molecular geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

12. An ionic bond is formed primarily by

  • A. Hydrogen bonding
  • B. Metallic bonding
  • C. Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
  • D. Equal sharing of electrons
Answer: C
Explanation: Ionic bonding arises after electron transfer creates oppositely charged ions.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

13. A covalent bond involves

  • A. No electrons
  • B. Sharing of electron pair(s)
  • C. Complete electron transfer only
  • D. Attraction between ions only
Answer: B
Explanation: Covalent bonds form through shared electron density.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

14. A coordinate covalent bond is formed when

  • A. Both bonding electrons are donated by one atom
  • B. Each atom contributes one electron
  • C. No electron pair is shared
  • D. A proton is transferred
Answer: A
Explanation: In a coordinate bond, the shared pair originates from one donor atom.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

15. The shape of BeCl2 in gaseous state is

  • A. Tetrahedral
  • B. Linear
  • C. Bent
  • D. Trigonal planar
Answer: B
Explanation: Two bonding pairs and no lone pair give linear geometry.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

16. The approximate bond angle in CH4 is

  • A. 109.5°
  • B. 120°
  • C. 180°
  • D. 90°
Answer: A
Explanation: Ideal tetrahedral angle is about 109.5°.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

17. The H-N-H bond angle in NH3 is approximately

  • A. 109.5°
  • B. 120°
  • C. 180°
  • D. 107°
Answer: D
Explanation: One lone pair compresses the tetrahedral angle to about 107°.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

18. The H-O-H bond angle in H2O is approximately

  • A. 109.5°
  • B. 120°
  • C. 104.5°
  • D. 107°
Answer: C
Explanation: Two lone pairs compress the bond angle to about 104.5°.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

19. The order of repulsion among electron pairs is

  • A. All equal
  • B. LP-LP > LP-BP > BP-BP
  • C. BP-BP > LP-BP > LP-LP
  • D. LP-BP > LP-LP > BP-BP
Answer: B
Explanation: Lone pairs occupy more space and repel more strongly.

JENPAS Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure · Very Very Hard

20. Hybridisation of carbon in ethene is

  • A. sp3
  • B. sp
  • C. dsp3
  • D. sp2
Answer: D
Explanation: Each alkene carbon is trigonal planar and sp2 hybridised.

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Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Frequently Asked Questions

What should I master first in Chemical Bonding?

Start with Lewis structures, electron-pair counting and VSEPR. These make geometry and hybridisation questions much easier.

Why is molecular orbital theory important?

It explains bond order and magnetic behaviour, including cases that simple Lewis structures cannot describe adequately.

How can I avoid geometry mistakes?

Count electron domains around the central atom, distinguish electron-pair geometry from molecular shape, and then account for lone-pair repulsions.

Continue with another chapter to build connected concepts and strengthen your overall Chemistry preparation.

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