Covalent Bonding (Concept of Electronegativity. Fajan’s Rule, Dipole Moment) NEET Questions

Covalent Bonding (Concept of Electronegativity. Fajan’s Rule, Dipole Moment) MCQ Questions

7.
Which of the following bonds has the highest ionic character?
A.
H-F
B.
H-Br
C.
H-Cl
D.
H-I
ANSWER :
A. H-F
8.
If the electronegativity difference between two atoms A and B is 1.7, the bond is approximately:
A.
Pure covalent
B.
Purely ionic
C.
50% ionic and 50% covalent
D.
Coordinate
ANSWER :
C. 50% ionic and 50% covalent
9.
Which of the following correctly represents the order of electronegativity?
A.
O > F > N > C
B.
F > O > N > C
C.
N > O > F > C
D.
C > N > O > F
ANSWER :
B. F > O > N > C
10.
The electronegativity of an element is influenced by:
A.
Only the number of valence electrons
B.
Only the nuclear charge
C.
Both nuclear charge and atomic size, along with the hybridization state
D.
Only the atomic size
ANSWER :
C. Both nuclear charge and atomic size, along with the hybridization state
11.
When two atoms with different electronegativities form a bond, the resulting bond is:
A.
Always coordinate
B.
Always purely covalent
C.
Always purely ionic
D.
Polar covalent if the electronegativity difference is moderate
ANSWER :
D. Polar covalent if the electronegativity difference is moderate
12.
Which of the following sp hybridized carbon atoms is most electronegative?
A.
C in C₂H₄ (sp²)
B.
All have equal electronegativity
C.
C in C₂H₂ (sp)
D.
C in CH₄ (sp³)
ANSWER :
C. C in C₂H₂ (sp)